Section 70 (quasi-contract — non-gratuitous act) entitles a person to compensation if
AHe pays a debt that was barred by limitation
BHe performs services contracted for under a valid agreement
CHe does anything lawfully for another, not intending to do so gratuitously, and the other enjoys the benefit thereof
DHe acts as a volunteer without intent to be paid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. He does anything lawfully for another, not intending to do so gratuitously, and the other enjoys the benefit thereof
Section 70 requires (i) a LAWFUL act done for another, (ii) NON-gratuitous intent, and (iii) the other enjoying the benefit. The act need not be at the other's request. State of WB v B K Mondal & Sons (1962) sets out the elements.
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