ACCA LW · Chapter 4 · Question 8 of 10
An author was engaged to write a book for a series, and after he had done part of the work the publisher abandoned the series. What remedy allowed the author to recover reasonable payment for the work done in Planche v Colburn?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Quantum meruit
Explanation
Quantum meruit ('as much as he has earned') allows a party to recover a reasonable sum for work done, for example where the other party prevents completion of performance. In Planche v Colburn the author recovered for the work done before the publisher abandoned the series. Rescission and rectification are equitable remedies concerned with setting aside or correcting a contract, and specific performance would compel completion.
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