All Large-Scale Emergencies Start and End at the Local Level

question 8

True/False

All large-scale emergencies start and end at the local level of government.

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Definitions:

Quantum Meruit

Quantum meruit is a legal principle allowing a party to recover the reasonable value of services provided, even in the absence of a formal contract.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal doctrine preventing a person from going back on a promise, even if it was made without formal consideration, when others have relied on that promise to their detriment.

Quasi Contracts

Contracts imposed by courts to avoid unjust enrichment or unfair benefit, despite there being no formal agreement between the parties.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to someone else who has relied on that promise to their detriment.