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Kapoor Builders is paid to construct a hall but the owner stops the work midway and refuses to let it continue. Which claim lets Kapoor Builders recover payment for the work already done?

Quantum meruit is the right claim. It means payment for as much as has been earned, so Kapoor Builders can recover reasonable remuneration for the work done before the owner stopped it. An injunction only restrains conduct and does not compensate for completed work.

  1. AQuantum meruit, meaning as much as has been earnedCorrect
  2. BInjunction against the owner
  3. CSpecific performance of payment terms only
  4. DNovation of the contract

Explanation

Quantum meruit means a claim for reasonable payment for work already performed when the other party prevents completion. Kapoor has done part of the work and is entitled to its value. An injunction restrains conduct and does not pay for completed work.

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