QUANTUM MERUIT

QUANTUM MERUIT “In the law of contracts, a doctrine by which the law infers a promise to pay a reasonable amount for labor and materials furnished, even in the absence of a specific legally enforceable agreement between the parties.” Quantum Meruit is a Latin word for “as much as he deserved,” the actual value of services performed. The doctrine of Quantum Meruit was developed in the seventeenth century by the Royal Court of Chancery in England. This worked apart from the common-law courts to grant relief that was due under general principles of fairness but could not be obtained under the strict legal precedents of the common-law courts. The system of basing decisions on basic principles of fairness became known as Equity. The Chancery developed the quantum meruit along with other equitable doctrines that allowed a person to recover or collect for other valuable acts performed without a contract, such as delivery of goods and money. Some of the first cases of quantum meruit involved recovery by persons in so-called trades of common calling, such as innkeepers, tailors, blacksmiths and tanners. Quantum Meruit determines the amount to be paid for services when no contract exists or when there is doubt as to the amount due for the work performed but done under circumstances when payment could be expected.
“What grade do I deserve?” I really hate this question because I am never sure of what to say or what my professor want me to say. Am I supposed to be super humble and shoot low or should I say that I deserve better? I really am not sure. Am I really worthy if a high grade? Are my efforts and hard work enough for me to gain a satisfying grade? These are the questions that I kept on asking myself almost all the time. When it comes to studies, I am dead serious. My studies are my number one priority. Studies first before anything else. I know I study hard and I always give my best in everything that I do, in every quiz and exam that I take, in every performance