Donald Sabin, et al., Appellants, v. New Homes Guide, et al., Appellees, 979 F.2d 248 (D.C. Cir. 1992)

This appeal was considered on the record from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and on the briefs of counsel. The court is satisfied, after reviewing the parties' briefs, that appropriate disposition of the case does not call for further opinion. See D.C. Cir. R. 14(c).

We affirm the summary judgment of the district court on the fraud and promissory estoppel claims: the appellants fail to raise a genuine issue of material fact as to their actual reliance upon the alleged misrepresentations of the appellees. We affirm the summary judgment of the district court on the quantum meruit claim because this cause of action does not provide compensation for services rendered in order to gain a business advantage. See Bloomgarden v. Coyer, 479 F.2d 201, 211-212 (D.C. Cir. 1973). Therefore it is

ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the summary judgment from which this appeal has been taken be affirmed.

The clerk is directed to withhold issuance of the mandate herein until seven days after disposition of any timely petition for rehearing. See D.C. Cir. 15(b) (2).