Latin Terms Flashcards
1
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Quantum Meruit
A
/ˌkwän(t)əm ˈmerəwᵻt/
noun LAW
a reasonable sum of money to be paid for services rendered or work done when the amount due is not stipulated in a legally enforceable contract.
“he was entitled to be paid on a quantum meruit basis”
2
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non est factum
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/ˌnän ˌest ˈfaktəm,ˌnōn ˌest ˈfaktəm/
noun LAW
a plea that a written agreement is invalid because the defendant was mistaken about its character when signing it.
