Douglas J. Nash, a partner at Hiscock & Barclay, and Gabriel M. Nugent, an associate at the firm, write that commercial litigators often know quantum meruit as a cause of action pleaded as an ...

On February 15, 2023, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an excavation subcontractor, plaintiff Kizer Excavating Co., ("Kizer") could not maintain a quantum meruit claim against a general ...

“Claims in quantum meruit can proceed on two distinct theories: a theory based on a promise to pay for services “implied in fact,” which “retains a contractual character,” or a theory based on an ...

"Here, Dyess asked for simple money damages via a quantum meruit claim, which courts of law have historically enforced," Judge David J. Richman wrote on behalf of the three-judge panel. "We conclude ...

They’re sorta like contracts, but not quite. “Consideration” in turn, means that one thing of value is exchanged for another thing of value. I give you money and you give me your car. “Capacity” means ...