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The case of Moses vs. Macferlan deals with which of the following?

Moses v Macferlan is the foundational money-had-and-received decision associated with quasi-contract and restitution. Lord Mansfield explained recovery of money that the…

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The case of Moses vs. Macferlan deals with which of the following?

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Moses v Macferlan is the foundational money-had-and-received decision associated with quasi-contract and restitution. Lord Mansfield explained recovery of money that the defendant could not justly retain. The resulting obligation is imposed by law rather than depending on an actual contract promising repayment.

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