Colin and Delta Water Company enter into an oral contract under which Delta agrees to provide Colin with lifetime employment. This contract may be enforceable by
A) Colin only.
B) Delta only.
C) any interested third party, such as a Delta supplier.
D) either Colin or Delta.

Question

Colin and Delta Water Company enter into an oral contract under which Delta agrees to provide Colin with lifetime employment. This contract may be enforceable by​
A) ​Colin only.
B) ​Delta only.
C) ​any interested third party, such as a Delta supplier.
D) ​either Colin or Delta.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lifetime employment contracts, although oral, can be enforceable if there is sufficient evidence to prove the agreement's existence and terms. Both parties involved in the contract, Colin and Delta, could potentially enforce the contract if they can demonstrate that the agreement was indeed made.

Colin and Delta Water Company Enter into an Oral Contract