Gianni Hires Dolton to Work as His Driver with an Annual

question 10

Multiple Choice

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, Gianni 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) Gianni, because the contract cannot be completed in one year.
• B) Dolton, because the contract can be completed in one year because Dolton could die within a year of the contract's creation.
• C) Gianni, because Dolton did not die during the year after the contract's creation.
• D) Gianni, because Gianni did not sign any agreement and he is the party being charged.
• E) 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.