(kwahn-tuhm mare-ooh-it) n. Latin for "as much as he deserved," the actual value
of services performed. 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. This may
include a physician's emergency aid, legal work when there was no contract, or evaluating
the amount due when outside forces cause a job to be terminated unexpectedly. If
a person sues for payment for services in such circumstances the judge or jury will
calculate the amount due based on time and usual rate of pay or the customary charge,
based on quantum meruit by implying a contract existed.
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