SHAHBAZ LATIF vs DIG, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE, LAHORE Doctrine of quantum meruit — 2025 PLD 560 SUPREME-COURT

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Citation: 2025 PLD 560 SUPREME-COURT
Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year: 2025
Reporter: PLD
Parties: SHAHBAZ LATIF vs DIG, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE, LAHORE Doctrine of quantum meruit

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SHAHBAZ LATIF VS DIG, PAKISTAN RAILWAYS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE, LAHORE Doctrine of quantum meruit---Scope---The doctrine of quantum meruit, literally meaning "as much as he has earned" or "as much as he deserves" and is a foundational principle of equity and restitution in both common law and civil law jurisdictions---Said principle enables a party to claim reasonable compensation for services rendered or work performed, even where a contract is void, unenforceable, or otherwise defective---The doctrine rests not merely on contractual notions, but on the broader equitable premise that a person who has received and retained a benefit should not be allowed to do so without paying reasonable compensation, particularly where the services were not intended to be gratuitous; which creates an implied obligation in law, akin to a quasi-contract, compelling restitution where unjust enrichment would otherwise result.

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