Zev and John were neighbours.Before Zev left on a holiday,he asked John to "keep an eye on his house." While Zev was on holidays,John noticed that Zev's lawn was in need of cutting,and proceeded to cut the lawn.On Zev's return from his holiday,John demanded $10 for cutting the lawn.
-Zev's statement was a request for service,and hence John may claim for his service of cutting of the lawn on the basis of quantum meruit.

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Zev's statement was a general request to watch over the house, not a specific request for lawn mowing services. Therefore, John cannot claim payment based on quantum meruit, as there was no implied contract or agreement for such a service.

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