Haas v. D'Avanzo

HARDY, Judge.

This is a suit in which plaintiff seeks to recover the sum of $1,500 as professional fees for architectural services alleged to have been rendered for the benefit of defendant under a contract of employment. Alternatively, plaintiff claims the right to recover the same amount on the basis of quantum meruit as the reasonable value of services rendered. Defendant categorically denied the allegations of plaintiff’s petition and additionally alleged’that the agreement with plaintiff was for the performance of services, payment for which was contingent lipón a construction contract…