Edward and First Star Company enter into an oral contract under which Edward agrees to provide delivery service for First Star for nine months. This contract is enforceable by
A) none of the choices.
B) either Edward or First Star.
C) any interested third party, such as a First Star customer.
D) First Star only.

Question

Edward and First Star Company enter into an oral contract under which Edward agrees to provide delivery service for First Star for nine months. This contract is enforceable by
A) ​none of the choices.
B) ​either Edward or First Star.
C) ​any interested third party, such as a First Star customer.
D) ​First Star only.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An oral contract is generally enforceable, and both Edward and First Star can enforce it since they both entered into the contract. However, a third party, such as a First Star customer, cannot enforce the contract since they are not a party to it.

Edward and First Star Company Enter into an Oral Contract