16 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1930–2026 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Young v. Younggreen2 sentences2014The trial court further explained that the providers filed their complaint before this court's decision in Young v. Young, 164 Wn.2d 477 , 191 P.3d 1258 (2008), drew a line between an unjust enrichment claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-law, and a quantum meruit claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-fact. 2014The trial court further explained that the providers filed their complaint before this court’s decision in Young v. Young, 164 Wn.2d 477 , 191 P.3d 1258 (2008), drew a line between an unjust enrichment claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-law, and a quantum meruit claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-fact. | 2 | 2 |
Kimball v. Public Utility District No. 1green2 sentences1986Those factors, which are similar to those used to determine the reasonable value of professional services in a quantum meruit claim, Kimball v. PUD 1, 64 Wn.2d 252, 257 , 391 P.2d 205 (1964), are: (B) . . . 1986Those factors, which are similar to those used to determine the reasonable value of professional services in a quantum meruit claim, Kimball v. PUD 1, 64 Wn.2d 252, 257 , 391 P.2d 205 (1964), are: (B) . . . | 1 | 2 |
Hansen v. Wightmangreen1 sentence1983See Hansen v. Wightman, 14 Wn. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Heaton v. Imus
green
2 sentences2018Pitell also cites to Heaton v. Imus , 21 Wash. App. 914 , 587 P.2d 602 (1978), reversed on other grounds , 93 Wash.2d 249 , 608 P.2d 631 (1980), but that case merely states that the absence of a price term requires a quantum meruit analysis. 2018Pitell also cites to Heaton v. Imus , 21 Wash. App. 914 , 587 P.2d 602 (1978), reversed on other grounds , 93 Wash.2d 249 , 608 P.2d 631 (1980), but that case merely states that the absence of a price term requires a quantum meruit analysis. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Heaton v. Imus
green
2 sentences2018Pitell also cites to Heaton v. Imus , 21 Wash. App. 914 , 587 P.2d 602 (1978), reversed on other grounds , 93 Wash.2d 249 , 608 P.2d 631 (1980), but that case merely states that the absence of a price term requires a quantum meruit analysis. 2018Pitell also cites to Heaton v. Imus , 21 Wash. App. 914 , 587 P.2d 602 (1978), reversed on other grounds , 93 Wash.2d 249 , 608 P.2d 631 (1980), but that case merely states that the absence of a price term requires a quantum meruit analysis. | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Failor's Pharmacy v. Department of Social & Health Services
green
2 sentences2014In turn, it further suggested that the contract at issue was void and recognized that a "party is entitled to recover for losses on the void contract under the doctrine of quantum meruit." Id. at 499 . 8 The contract at issue here is not void. 2014In turn, it further suggested that the contract at issue was void and recognized that a “party is entitled to recover for losses on the void contract under the doctrine of quantum meruit.” Id. at 499 . 11 ¶88 The contract at issue here is not void. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Young v. Young
green
2 sentences2014The trial court further explained that the providers filed their complaint before this court's decision in Young v. Young, 164 Wn.2d 477 , 191 P.3d 1258 (2008), drew a line between an unjust enrichment claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-law, and a quantum meruit claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-fact. 2014The trial court further explained that the providers filed their complaint before this court’s decision in Young v. Young, 164 Wn.2d 477 , 191 P.3d 1258 (2008), drew a line between an unjust enrichment claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-law, and a quantum meruit claim, or a claim premised on a contract implied-in-fact. | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Bailie Communications, Ltd. v. Trend Business Systems, Inc.
green
2 sentences2007Sys., Inc., 61 Wash.App. 151, 159-60 , 810 P.2d 12 (1991). ¶ 44 Unjust enrichment encompasses the doctrine of quantum meruit. 2007App. 151, 159-60 , 810 P.2d 12 (1991). ¶44 Unjust enrichment encompasses the doctrine of quantum meruit. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Bort v. Parker
green
2 sentences2007Bort v. Parker, 110 Wash.App. 561, 580-81 , 42 P.3d 980 (2002). 2007Bort v. Parker, 110 Wn. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Dragt v. Dragt/DeTray, LLC
green
2 sentences2026“Unjust enrichment encompasses the doctrine of quantum meruit.” Id. at 576-77 . 2026The doctrine of quantum meruit provides a remedy for restitution, allowing a party to recover the value of “the benefit conferred upon the defendant.” Id. 10 No. 40642-3-III Johnston v. Peach Appreciated Value of the Property The Johnstons contend the trial court erred in not awarding them the entirety of the Property’s full appreciated value, resulting in Ms. Peach being unjustly enriched. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. v. King County
green
1 sentence2020The trial court stated, “I think 27Flatiron argues this court rejected an analogous argument in Hensel Phelps Const. Co. v. King County, 57 Wn. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Marvin v. Marvin
green
2 sentences2019Marvin v. Marvin, 18 Cal.3d 660, 665 , 557 P.2d 106 (1976). 2019Marvin v. Marvin, 18 Cal.3d 660, 665 , 557 P.2d 106 (1976). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Kofmehl v. Baseline Lake, LLC
green
2 sentences2018Kofmehl v. Baseline Lake, LLC, 177 Wn.2d 584, 594 , 305 P.3d 230 (2013). 2018Kofmehl v. Baseline Lake, LLC, 177 Wn.2d 584, 594 , 305 P.3d 230 (2013). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Western Washington Corp. v. Ferrellgas, Inc.
green
2 sentences2018These cases are not helpful. ¶ 16 Additionally, Pitell cites to Western Washington Corp. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Ferrellgas, Inc. , 102 Wash. App. 488 , 7 P.3d 861 (2000), for the proposition that external provisions to an agreement must be incorporated by clear and unequivocal reference. 2018These cases are not helpful. ¶ 16 Additionally, Pitell cites to Western Washington Corp. of Seventh-Day Adventists v. Ferrellgas, Inc. , 102 Wash. App. 488 , 7 P.3d 861 (2000), for the proposition that external provisions to an agreement must be incorporated by clear and unequivocal reference. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Blaney v. International Ass'n of MacHinists
green
1 sentence2014"An erroneous jury instruction is harmless if it is 'not prejudicial . . . and in no way affected the final outcome of the case.'" Blanev v. Int'l Assoc, of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Dist. 160. 151 Wn.2d 203, 211 , 87 P.3d 757 (2004) (quoting State v. Britton, 27 Wn.2d 336, 341 , 178 P.2d 341 (1947)). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Blaney v. International Ass'n of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
green
1 sentence2014"An erroneous jury instruction is harmless if it is 'not prejudicial . . . and in no way affected the final outcome of the case.'" Blanev v. Int'l Assoc, of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Dist. 160. 151 Wn.2d 203, 211 , 87 P.3d 757 (2004) (quoting State v. Britton, 27 Wn.2d 336, 341 , 178 P.2d 341 (1947)). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Britton
green
2 sentences2014"An erroneous jury instruction is harmless if it is 'not prejudicial . . . and in no way affected the final outcome of the case.'" Blanev v. Int'l Assoc, of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Dist. 160. 151 Wn.2d 203, 211 , 87 P.3d 757 (2004) (quoting State v. Britton, 27 Wn.2d 336, 341 , 178 P.2d 341 (1947)). 2014"An erroneous jury instruction is harmless if it is 'not prejudicial . . . and in no way affected the final outcome of the case.'" Blanev v. Int'l Assoc, of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Dist. 160. 151 Wn.2d 203, 211 , 87 P.3d 757 (2004) (quoting State v. Britton, 27 Wn.2d 336, 341 , 178 P.2d 341 (1947)). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
McGee Guest Home, Inc. v. Department of Social & Health Services
neutral
1 sentence2014See Br. ofResp'ts Rekhter, et al. at 35-36 & n.15; Br. ofResp'ts SEIU Healthcare 775NW & Cindy Weens at 45-50. 9 The providers argue that a "Failor's Pharmacy remedy has been applied expressly to other DSHS failures to follow federal law." Br. ofResp'ts Rekhter, et al. at 36 (citing McGee Guest Home v. Dep 't ofSoc. & Health Servs., 96 Wn. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Bort v. Parker
green
1 sentence2007Bort v. Parker, 110 Wash.App. 561, 580-81 , 42 P.3d 980 (2002). | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Noel v. Cole
green
1 sentence1994Noel, 98 Wn.2d at 381 . | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Green v. Okanogan County
green
2 sentences1930In the case of Green v. Okanogan County, 60 Wash. 309 , 111 Pac. 226 , it appeared that the county commissioners had let a contract for the construction of a bridge under such circumstances that the contract was void. 1930In the case of Green v. Okanogan County, 60 Wash. 309 , 111 Pac. 226 , it appeared that the county commissioners had let a contract for the construction of a bridge under such circumstances that the contract was void. | 1 | 1930–1930 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.