In an employment agreement with Karly, Allyn promises to work for Karly for the rest of Allyn’s life. True or False: This promise must be in writing to be enforceable.
Answer (2)
The statement is True; Allyn's employment promise to Karly must be in writing to be enforceable because it involves a lifetime commitment, which falls under the requirements of the Statute of Frauds. Having a written contract provides clarity and a record of the terms. Exceptions may exist but are not typical for such agreements.
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The statement in the question refers to the enforceability of a contract promise under what is known as the "Statute of Frauds." The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable.
When dealing with employment agreements, if a contract cannot be performed within one year from the date the contract is made, it generally needs to be in writing to be enforceable. However, in the case of a promise to work for someone's lifetime, such a contract could potentially be performed within a year. For example, if the employee, Allyn, were to pass away within a year, the contract would be fulfilled. Therefore, lifetime employment contracts are generally not required to be in writing as they technically fall outside the Statute of Frauds because it's possible (although not necessarily likely) for the obligation to be completed within a year.
Thus, the statement "This promise must be in writing to be enforceable" is False in the context of the Statute of Frauds, as a lifetime employment agreement does not necessarily have to be in writing to be legally enforceable.
