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· 1/30/1989

Morphy, Makofsky & Masson, Inc. v. CANAL PLACE 2000

Citations

  • 538 So. 2d 569
  • 1989 La. LEXIS 89
  • 1989 WL 6035

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  • explaining that under Louisiana law, quantum meruit should only be understood as a descriptive term of the “measure of compensation or price unstated in a contract,” as opposed to a substantive cause of action
  • “[T]he existence of a claim on an express or implied contract precludes application of [unjust enrichment], for there does not exist one of the latter’s requirements, that there be no other remedy available at law ....”

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Judges: Calogero

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