Mann bites quantum meruit

Introduction  The recent High Court decision in Mann v Paterson[1] will raise as many questions as the answers it provides.   Background  Mr & Mrs Mann (“Mann“) owned land in Blackburn, Melbourne. They entered into a contract with Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd (“Paterson“) to build two double storey apartments (“Units“). The contract sum was $971,000 and the … Continue reading Mann bites quantum meruit