Finn Is Currently Enrolled in Law School

question 57

True/False

Finn is currently enrolled in law school.He expects to graduate and take the bar exam in order to be able to practice law.Before Finn becomes a lawyer,he promises to represent his friend,Landon,in a breach of contract action if Landon will pay him 25% of the settlement.Finn negotiates and the case settles for $50,000.Landon refuses to pay Finn.Finn then graduates and attempts to sue Landon.Finn has a legal right to enforce the agreement.

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