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Quantum valebant

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

As much as they were worth; one of the common counts for goods sold and delivered. See Common counts. See, also, 3 Bl. Comm. 163.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

As much as they were worth.

In pleading. The common count in an action of assumpsit for goods sold and delivered, founded on an implied assumpsit or promise, on the part of the defendant, to pay the plaintiff as much os the goods were reasonably worth. 3 BL Comm. 161; 1 Tidd, Pr. 2.