Eaton v. Engelcke Manufacturing, Inc.

Engelcke Manufacturing, Inc. (Engelcke) appeals a judgment awarding $5,415 to John Eaton for services rendered in developing a schematic design for an electronic parlor game. Engelcke contends that Eaton's recovery was improperly based on implied contract and quantum meruit because the parties had an express contract barring recovery and Engelcke received nothing of value from Eaton. We affirm.

The facts as found by the trial court are not challenged. Engelcke planned to design and manufacture "Whizball," an electronic game. Engelcke asked Eaton, an employee, if he could design the electronic…