Vickery v. Ritchie; (SJC of MA, 1909); CB 632; Notes 18
- Facts: Architect fraud. Architect played intermediary role b/t owner (D) and contractor (P) for K to build Turkish bathhouse. Architect had P sign contract saying price would be $23k, had contractor sign one saying $33,721. Bathhouse would increase property value by $22k. D wants to get paid, saying P unjustly enriched by his work.
- Issue: What does P owe D?
- Holding: There is no K b/c there was no meeting of the minds (rescission), and thus D can recover labor and materials used on project.
- Rule: Quantum Meruit: “as much as he deserved.” The reasonable value of services; damages awarded in an amount considered reasonable to compensate a person who has rendered services in a quasi-contractual relationship.
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