Alpha v. Air Sifters, Inc.

SARTAIN, Judge.

Plaintiff Smith Alpha instituted this action against his alleged employer to recover compensation for services rendered during the period of March 1, 1967, through April 18, 1968, either on the ground of contract or on the equitable ground of quantum meruit.

The trial judge found that, although no contract had been proved, plaintiff was entitled to a judgment based on quantum meruit in the amount of $11,616.00. The defendant appealed contending that the doctrine was inapplicable to the facts in this case and alternatively that the amount of the award was excessive and not…