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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.� See Quasi contract (or quasi-contract).

A claim in quantum meruit is usually an action to recover the reasonable value of services rendered by one party to another.

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g.�Foman v. Davis, 371 U.S. 178 (1962).

See also

• Contract