Farmers Grain Co. v. United States

OPINION

FUTEY, Judge.

This contract case is before the court after a trial on the merits. Under count I, plaintiff requests compensation for defendant’s breach of contract. Alternatively, under count II, plaintiff seeks compensation under a theory of quantum meruit for service rendered. Defendant contends that plaintiff materially breached the contract, relieving defendant of any obligation to perform. In addition, defendant maintains that plaintiff has failed to satisfy the requirements for recovery under a quantum meruit basis.

Factual Background1

Plaintiff, Farmers Grain Co. of Esmond, is a…