Opinion ID: 1266949
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The Amount Owed.

Text: The answer denied all indebtedness. The answer specifically denied the paragraph of the complaint which alleged the $843.00 item as a reasonable price. Affirmative defenses assert there was no sale of the pump and motor. The pleadings raised issues as to the amount of the claimed open account. The evidence, both as to whether there was an open account and its amount, is conflicting. Defendant's testimony supports his defense that there had not been a sale of the pump and motor. It is undisputed that certain services were rendered, and were rendered at defendant's request. Thus, there was a contract for services. Plaintiff's claim based on the services was a contract claim and not a claim based on quantum meruit. State ex rel. Gary v. Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co., 67 N.M. 360, 355 P.2d 291 (1960). However, the price for the services is disputed. Plaintiff's witness testified that there was no agreement as to the charge for the services; defendant testified there was an agreed price of $300.00. There was an issue as to the amount of the alleged open account.