Lin Sends Away for a Hot-Cold Serving Tray She Has

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Short Answer

Lin sends away for a hot-cold serving tray she has seen advertised. The tray is promised to keep hot dishes hot and cold dishes cold without electricity. Lin tries it out by placing a pan of hot beans on it. They stay hot throughout dinner. "It works," she tells her husband.
Is Lin using good causal reasoning?

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Quantum Meruit

A legal principle meaning "as much as he has earned," used to determine compensation based on the value of services rendered when no contract price is agreed upon.

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A legally binding agreement between parties that meets all required elements, such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and lawful purpose.

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