Quantum meruit refers to the payment for work done or services rendered when a contract does not specify a price, or when a contract is only partially completed. It allows a party to recover the reasonable value of the work performed.

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'Quantum Meruit' Is

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'Quantum meruit' is:

A) The amount of damages assessed by the court and payable to the innocent party in the event of breach of contract.
B) The court's assessment as to the merit of the arguments presented by the opposing parties to the litigation.
C) Part payment in proportion to the amount of work actually competed pursuant to a contract.
D) The right to enforce payment of a contract price even where the contract has only been partially performed.

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