Law for Business 12th Edition by James Barnes,Terry Dworkin,Eric Richards

Exercise 7

Popanz, the associate director of Peregrine Corp., was offered the position of director. She refused the position based on the oral promise made by the director when Popanz had been hired that she could retain her current position until she reached age 65, which would happen in several years. Three years later Peregrine terminated Popanz when it eliminated her position. She sued for breach of the promise of employment until 65. Is her claim barred by the statute of frauds? Explain.