15. Under Utah law, "Quantum meruit is an equitable tool that allows a plaintiff to receive restitution for the reasonable value of services provided to the defendant. See Emergency Physicians Integrated Care v. Salt Lake County, 167 P.3d 1080, 1083 (Utah 2007) (citing to J M Constr., Inc. v. Southam, 722 P.2d 779, 780 (Utah 1986) (per curiam); Christensen v. Abbott, 671 P.2d 121, 123 (Utah 1983); Foulger v. McGrath, 34 Utah 86, 95 P. 1004, 1007 (Utah 1908); Davies v. Olson, 746 P.2d 264, 269 (Utah Ct.App. 1987); Black's Law Dictionary 1255 (7th ed. 1999) ("A claim or right of action for the reasonable value of services rendered.").16. Under Utah law, there are two branches to the doctrine of quantum meruit; (1) a "contract implied in law (also referred to as unjust enrichment or quasi-contract), and (2) a "contract implied in fact." Id.17.
Emergency Physicians, 2007 UT 72, ¶ 10, 167 P.3d 1080 ; see also TruGreen Cos. v. Mower Bros., 2008 UT 81, ¶ 18, 199 P.3d 929 (noting that restitution and unjust enrichment are tools of equity).Christensen v. Abbott, 671 P.2d 121, 123 (Utah 1983).Moses v. Macferlan, 97 Eng. Rep. 676 (K.B. 1760).
¶ 10 Quantum meruit is an equitable tool that allows a plaintiff to receive restitution for the reasonable value of services provided to the defendant. See J M Constr., Inc. v. Southam, 722 P.2d 779, 780 (Utah 1986) (per curiam); Christensen v. Abbott, 671 P.2d 121, 123 (Utah 1983); Foulger v. McGrath, 34 Utah 86, 95 P. 1004, 1007 (1908); Davies v. Olson, 746 P.2d 264, 269 (Utah Ct.App. 1987); Black's Law Dictionary 1255 (7th ed. 1999) ("A claim or right of action for the reasonable value of services rendered."). Quantum meruit has two branches, contract implied in law (also referred to as unjust enrichment or quasi-contract) and contract implied in fact, Davies, 746 P.2d at 269.
" Although, in the present case, the parties have stipulated facts for the purposes of appeal, we see no distinction, and the standard of review remains the same. Christensen v. Abbott, 671 P.2d 121, 123 (Utah 1983). Thus, we review both factual and legal issues.