Painter and Hawe discussed the possibility of Hawe entering the employ of Painter as the general manager of Painter's firm. A written contract was prepared and signed by the parties on December 1^st, 2018. The contract provided for a salary of $3,000 per month and specified that the contract was to run for a period of two years from January 2^nd, 2019. On December 28^th, 2018, Painter notified Hawe that he was cancelling the contract. Hawe sued Painter immediately. The Statute of Frauds requires the contract to be in writing, and signed, to be enforceable by Hawe against Painter.

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts, including those for employment that cannot be performed within one year, to be in writing and signed by the parties to be enforceable. Since the contract in question meets these criteria, it is enforceable by Hawe against Painter.

Painter and Hawe Discussed the Possibility of Hawe Entering the Employ