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# Quantum

The money side of a claim: how much is owed, rather than whether it is owed.

by [Jack Butler-Kettle](<https://www.quantsurv.com/about#jack-butler-kettle>) · About 1 min readShare

## Further detail

Quantum is the amount of a claim. It should be distinguished from entitlement, which asks whether a right to payment exists. A sound calculation explains quantities, rates, periods and adjustments, with records supporting each input and no duplicated amounts.

Keep assumptions visible and separate agreed from disputed figures. [Final account dispute assessment and response](<https://www.quantsurv.com/claims?service=%2Ffinal-accounts%2Fservices%2Ffinal-account-recovery#client-types>) can help reconcile the valuation and the remaining balance.

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