Quantum Meruit Claims

A quantum meruit claim is a claim for services rendered on the basis of a contract having been entered into between two parties where the contract has not been seen to completion and where the contract cannot be proved or is unenforceable. If the unenforceability of the contact would result in unjust enrichment, the claim of quantum meruit is available. Where an assertion that such a claim exists, its terms must be corroborated by additional third party witnesses or by documentary evidence. A quantum meruit claim is generally commenced against an estate where the Deceased promised a future action or payment to an individual, on which basis the individual performed an action, and the promise by the Deceased was not satisfied during life or through the Deceased's testamentary dispositions.

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