alleryStart learning →A contractor quits a school job midway. For work done, he claims on what basis?
ALiquidated damages
BSpecific performance
CAn injunction order
DA quantum meruit claim
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A quantum meruit claim
He is paid the reasonable value of services already rendered, which is quantum meruit.
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