Discuss the “Doctrine of Quantum Meruit”.
The Contract Act, 1872 Discuss the “Doctrine of Quantum Meruit ”. Quantum meruit is a Latin phrase. The Black Law Dictionary states that quantum meruit means “as much as one deserves”. Quantum meruit involves cases where someone gets a benefit while the other party gets nothing. It means something along the lines of “reasonable value of services”. Quantum meruit is a legal action based on equitable compensation. It is an alternate remedy to an action on a contract which can be brought for partial performance. Procedurally, quantum meruit is the name of a legal action brought to recover compensation for work done and labour performed “where no price has been agreed.” Quantum meruit means payment in proportion to the amount of work done. Normally, one cannot claim performance from another unless one has performed his obligation in full. However, in some cases, anyone who has performed some work under a contract can claim remuneration for the work w...