Law · Law of Contract

A claim for 'quantum meruit' cannot succeed under which of the following circumstances?

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1When the aggrieved party claims reasonable compensation for what has been done after a breach of contract.
2When a contract is discovered to be unenforceable due to some technical defect.
3When an indivisible contract for a lump sum is partly performed.✓
4When a divisible contract is partly performed.

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When an indivisible contract for a lump sum is partly performed.

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