A Failure to Compensate: What is a Quantum Meruit Claim and How Can It Be Proven in Court?
A claim in quantum meruit is sometimes made in the estates litigation context by a disappointed beneficiary. The words quantum meruit literally mean “as much as deserved.” The claimant argues that he or she deserved compensation from the deceased for work that was done but was not properly compensated for under the deceased’s will. In order to succeed, a plaintiff must establish that the services were not rendered gratuitously and….