Quantum Meruit

Quantum meruit is a Latin phrase and is related to the Indian Contract Act, 1872. It means what one has earned or as much as he has earned. In simpler terms, it refers to the actual value of the services rendered or performed.The Black Law Dictionary states that quantum meruit means as much as one deserves.

Procedurally, quantum meruit is the name of a legal action brought to recover compensation for work done and labour performed "where no price has been agreed."1 The term literally means "as much as is deserved"2 and often can be seen as the legal form of equitable compensation or restitution.

Quantum meruit (Latin for as much as he has deserved) is an equitable remedy that provides restitution for unjust enrichment.Quantum meruit is ordered at the conclusion of litigation or pursuant to an agreement.

This is a common law method of assessing damages. For example, where a contractor terminates a contract based on repudiation by the principal, the contractor may claim: For any stage of work completed under the contract by the time of termination, the amount due under the contract plus any damages for breach.

Question 11 (1 point) What is the policy rationale for contractual quantum meruit? It is not the intention of the parties that goods or services are provided for free. Parties who fail to document their contracts should nonetheless be bound by their promises. The parties' intention to impose a penalty should be upheld.

Courts have crafted four basic elements that the plaintiff must prove before she may recover under the doctrine of quantum meruit: (1) that valuable services were rendered; (2) that the services were rendered to the defendant; (3) that the services were accepted, used, and enjoyed by the defendant; and (4) that the

In order be able to prevail on a claim of unjust enrichment, a plaintiff must prove each of the following five elements: (1) an enrichment, (2) an impoverishment, (3) a connection between the enrichment and the impoverishment, (4) the absence of justification for the enrichment and impoverishment, and (5) the absence

Definition. Latin for "as much as he has deserved." An equitable remedy that provides restitution for unjust enrichment. Damages awarded in an amount considered reasonable to compensate a person who has provided services in a quasi-contractual relationship.