What must be included in an implied contract scenario?

In an implied contract scenario, a non-verbal agreement is a critical component. Implied contracts are formed based on the actions, conduct, or circumstances of the parties involved rather than through explicit written or spoken terms. For example, when a person orders a meal at a restaurant, there is an implied contract that they will pay for the food after consuming it, even though there may not be any spoken or written agreement to that effect.

This type of contract relies on the reasonable expectations of the parties based on the context and their behaviors. The existence of an implied contract suggests that mutual consent has been established through the parties' actions, indicating that both parties understand and agree to the transaction's terms even if they are not articulated. While mutual consent is also essential in forming any contract, the distinctive feature of an implied contract is that it arises from non-verbal cues rather than explicit statements. Written documentation is not necessary for implied contracts, which further highlights the importance of non-verbal agreement in these scenarios.