Q: Describe quantum merit in case of preventing the completion of contract ?

Ans: In case of act preventing the completion of contract.

C asked P to write a series of 10 articles for Rs 1000. P wrote 3 articles and C told P to stop writing,  P can recover money from C of 3 articles.
If P has done some extra research, P can also recover money for his extra research provided P is able to prove it.
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