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Quantum Valebant

[Latin, As much as they were worth.] An archaic form of Pleading a lawsuit to recover payment for goods that have been sold and delivered.

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(3) "Quantum meruit" (Latin for "how much he deserves") was the common count in an action of general assumpsit to recover payment for the value of labor and services ' Another common count was "quantum valebant" ("how much they are worth"), which was used to recover payment for goods sold and delivered.

Distinguishing quantum meruit and unjust enrichment in the construction setting

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