Can Release And Claim Waiver Deter Your Quantum Meruit Claim?
                     Can Release And Claim Waiver
Deter Your Quantum Meruit Claim?
It is important to carefully review the language of a release and claim
waiver before signing it, as it may have significant consequences for
your legal rights. It is always a good idea to consult with a qualified
attorney if you have any questions or concerns about a release and
claim waiver or other legal documents.
Additionally,  it  is  important  to  understand  that  the  doctrine  of
quantum meruit may not always be applicable in every situation. In
order for a claim based on quantum meruit to be successful, there
must have been an implied contract or agreement between the parties,
and  the  person  seeking  payment  must  have  provided  valuable
services  or  goods  to  the  other  party.  The court  will  also  consider
whether  the  services  or  goods  provided  were  reasonable  and
necessary  and whether  the  person  seeking  payment  was  acting  in
good faith.
In  the  context  of  construction projects,  it  is  common for  General
Contractors and Subcontractors  to encounter  situations where they
have performed extra work or provided additional goods or services
beyond what was originally agreed upon. In these cases,  quantum
meruit may provide a way for these parties to recover payment for
their work, even if there was no formal contract in place. However, it
is  important  to  be  aware  that  a  release  and  claim  waiver  may
potentially  bar  a  person  from bringing  a  case  based  on  quantum
meruit,  depending on the specific  language of  the  waiver  and the
circumstances of the case.
If you are a Contractor seeking payment for services that you have
provided, but you are concerned that you may not have the necessary
documentation to support your claim, it  may be beneficial to seek
legal guidance. Yassi Law can help you assess the viability of your
claim  and  provide  guidance  on  the  steps  you  can  take  to  seek
payment. If you would like to discuss your specific situation, please
do not hesitate to contact us for further assistance.
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