Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Quantum Meruit — Restitutionary Claim Available Upon Repudiatory Breach

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Repudiatory breach entitles innocent party to claim quantum meruit for services rendered. This is a restitutionary claim alternative to damages. The principle applies to contract law. The rule allows recovery for partial performance where contract is terminated. The innocent party need not complete the contract.…

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