On March 1, Tammy, a Student, Received a Telephone Call

question 55

Multiple Choice

On March 1, Tammy, a student, received a telephone call from Watterson, Inc. offering her a job for one year beginning on June 15, after completion of the school year. According to the personnel manager, she will have to move to California and be ready to start work at 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Should Tammy ask for a letter confirming the telephone conversation if she accepts the offer immediately?

• A) Yes, because the job offer is a collateral promise.
• B) Yes, because the job offer is covered by the parol evidence rule.
• C) Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1.
• D) No, because the job offer is for one year from June 15.

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