On March 1, Tammy, a student, received a telephone call from Watterson, Inc. offering her a job for one year beginning on June 15, after completion of the school year. According to the personnel manager, she will have to move to California and be ready to start work at 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Should Tammy ask for a letter confirming the telephone conversation if she accepts the offer immediately?
A) Yes, because the job offer is a collateral promise.
B) Yes, because the job offer is covered by the parol evidence rule.
C) Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1.
D) No, because the job offer is for one year from June 15.

Question

On March 1, Tammy, a student, received a telephone call from Watterson, Inc. offering her a job for one year beginning on June 15, after completion of the school year. According to the personnel manager, she will have to move to California and be ready to start work at 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Should Tammy ask for a letter confirming the telephone conversation if she accepts the offer immediately?
A)	Yes, because the job offer is a collateral promise.
B)	Yes, because the job offer is covered by the parol evidence rule.
C)	Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1.
D)	No, because the job offer is for one year from June 15.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts to be in writing, including those that cannot be performed within one year from the date of the agreement. Since the job offer is for one year starting from June 15, it extends beyond one year from March 1, thus requiring written confirmation.

On March 1, Tammy, a Student, Received a Telephone Call