quantum meruit

/ ˈmɛruːɪt /

(no translation)

1. as much as he has earned: denoting a payment for goods or services in partial fulfilment of a contract or for those supplied when no price has been agreed

Example Sentences

Two causes of action were upheld by the court in the second amended complaint: quantum meruit and breach of quasi contract, according to documents.

From Seattle Times

The two Floridas and Minorca are more than a quantum meruit for what this Power has done, and the Dutch unfortunately are to suffer for it.

From Project Gutenberg

The money paid for the postage of a letter was not in the nature of a tax; it was merely a quantum meruit for a service done; no person was compellable to pay the money if he did not choose to receive the service.

From Project Gutenberg

A. No; the money paid for the postage of a letter is not of the nature of a tax; it is merely a quantum meruit for a service done: no person is compellable to pay the money if he does not choose to receive the service.

From Project Gutenberg

In respect to foreigners the only guide is that of "quantum meruit."

From Project Gutenberg