Gianni hires Dolton to work as his driver with an annual salary of $100,000 for the rest of Dolton's life. After two years, Gian

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Gianni hires Dolton to work as his driver with an annual salary of $100,000 for the rest of Dolton's life. After two years, Gian

ni decides to fire Dolton. Dolton claims they have a valid contract, but Gianni says it is barred by the statute of frauds because they never put anything in writing. Who is correct?
(A) Dolton, because the contract can be completed in one year because Dolton could die within a year of the contract's creation.
(B) Dolton because, even though the contract was not completed within one year, public policy does not support lifetime employment contracts that are not in writing.
(C) Gianni, because Dolton did not die during the year after the contract's creation.
(D) Gianni, because the contract cannot be completed in one year.
(E) Gianni, because Gianni did not sign any agreement and he is the party being charged.

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arsen [3.4K] · Answer 1 · 2026-03-28T14:16:05+03:00

The answer is (E) Gianni, since he did not provide a signature on any agreement, making him the one facing charges. Gianni is right in this context because without signatures from both parties, it becomes difficult to compel the other party to fulfill their obligation. An agreement loses its legitimacy if one party opts out. Therefore, without a signed contract, Dolton has no claim against Gianni.

Mariulka [3.8K] · Answer 2 · 2026-03-28T14:17:56+03:00

Mariulka [3.8K]1 month ago

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Gianni is correct because he hasn't signed any contract, and he's the one being accused. Without both parties signing, it becomes challenging to enforce payment from the obligated party, as the agreement loses its validity if either side withdraws.