Smith and Roberson's Business Law 16th Edition by Richard Mann,Barry Roberts

Exercise 18

Michael is interested in promoting the passage of a bill in the State legislature. He agrees with Christy, an attorney,to pay Christy for her services in drawing up the required bill, procuring its introduction in the legislature, and making an argument for its passage before the legislative committee to which it will be referred. Christy renders these services. Subsequently, upon Michael's refusal to pay her, Christy sues Michael for damage for breach of contract. Will Christy prevail? Explain.