Eve files a suit against Financial Associates, Inc. (FA), to enforce an oral contract that would otherwise be unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds. The court could enforce such a contract if

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The doctrine of promissory estoppel allows the court to enforce an oral contract that would otherwise be unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds if one party has reasonably relied on the other party's promise to their detriment. In this case, if Eve can demonstrate that she relied on FA's promise, and her reliance was justifiable and resulting in harm, the court could enforce the otherwise unenforceable oral contract.

Eve Files a Suit Against Financial Associates, Inc