Ben,an Accountant in Los Angeles,interviewed with Matt,a CPA in San

question 89

Essay

Ben,an accountant in Los Angeles,interviewed with Matt,a CPA in San Francisco.At the end of his interview,Matt,the personnel manager,told Ben: "I look forward to working with you.Please let me know if I can help you prepare for your move to San Francisco." Ben returned to Los Angeles,quit his job,gave a 30-day notice to his landlord,rented an apartment in San Francisco,and moved to San Francisco.Ben then called Matt to ask if he could start his job the following week.Matt replied that Ben had no job with him.Ben wants to recover the cost of moving expenses from Matt.Under what legal theory may he proceed? Discuss the arguments that Ben and Matt will each make if the claim is brought.

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Definitions:

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, often involving the preference for solitude or small groups.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and engagement with the external world.

Sociohistorical Context

The social and historical circumstances or conditions that influence and shape events, individuals, or communities.

Inferiority

A feeling of being lower in status or quality than others, often leading to a lack of self-esteem.