James does some work for Jim.Jim refuses to pay on the grounds that not all the work was done.Jack takes Jim to court and the judge says Jack is entitled to a quantum meruit.This means that
A)the parties will agree on the appropriate price.
B)a dispute regarding the price should be resolved by arbitration.
C)Jim must pay a reasonable amount for the services rendered.
D)a price will be fixed for the work done.
E)Jack is entitled to his expenses.

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Quantum meruit means "as much as he has deserved" or "as much as is deserved." In legal terms, it refers to the amount of compensation that is reasonable for services rendered when there is no contract specifying payment. In this case, the judge has determined that Jack is entitled to a reasonable amount for the work he did for Jim, even if it was not all of the work that was agreed upon. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

James Does Some Work for Jim