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Quantum meruit

By: Series: CMS Cameron Mckenna Construction Law Bulletin ; Winter 2000, 17-19(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the legal basis of 'quantum meruit' and situations where the contractor provides no valuation mechanism or expressly provides for the contractor to be paid a 'reasonable amount. In particular reviews the decision in"Serck Controls Ltd v Drake & Skull Engineering" and the valuation techniques to be used in assessing a reasonable sum.

Discusses the legal basis of 'quantum meruit' and situations where the contractor provides no valuation mechanism or expressly provides for the contractor to be paid a 'reasonable amount. In particular reviews the decision in"Serck Controls Ltd v Drake & Skull Engineering" and the valuation techniques to be used in assessing a reasonable sum.