Repudiation, termination and quantum meruit
Language: English Series: Construction Law Journal ; 22(4) 2006, 217-240(24)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Discusses whether a contractor is entitled to recover money on a quantum meruit, rather than claim damages, for work done up to point of termination of a contract, and if so, whether the contract price, or the rates and prices specified in the contract, represent a constraint on the contractor's entitlement. Considers at length how the concept of quantum meruit has developed since the 19th century, and looks at its availability as a remedy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134191 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134191-1001 |
Discusses whether a contractor is entitled to recover money on a quantum meruit, rather than claim damages, for work done up to point of termination of a contract, and if so, whether the contract price, or the rates and prices specified in the contract, represent a constraint on the contractor's entitlement. Considers at length how the concept of quantum meruit has developed since the 19th century, and looks at its availability as a remedy.