Gainesville Limestone Co. v. Robertson

1. In a suit in quantum meruit, where it does not appear that the services rendered by the plaintiff were rendered to the defendant or for the defendant’s benefit, or, if rendered to a third person, were rendered in the performance of a duty which the defendant owed to such third person, no promise by the defendant to pay for such services will be implied.

2. Medical services rendered to an injured employee, such as the performance of an operation upon him for the purpose of relieving him from the effects of the injury, and in giving him medical attention generally, are not services for the…