Britvar v. Schainuck

Opinion by

Judge HUME.

Plaintiff, Amy Britvar, d/b/a Amy Brit-var Real Estate and Management Co., appeals the judgment that denied her claim for compensation from defendant, Louis I. Shainuck, for management and leasing services rendered, and refused to grant prejudgment interest on her award of out-of-pocket expenses. We affirm.

Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in not awarding her compensation for services rendered based on quantum meruit, unjust enrichment, or quasi-contract. We disagree.

A quasi-contract is a fictional contract created by equitable construction to enforce duties by…