Hughes and Martin Discussed the Possibility of Martin Entering the Employ

Hughes and Martin discussed the possibility of Martin entering the employ of Hughes as the general manager of Hughes's firm.A written contract was prepared and signed by the parties on December 1,1989.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 2,1990.On December 28,1989,Hughes notified Martin that he was cancelling the contract.Martin sued Hughes immediately.
-The Statute of Frauds would render the contract illegal if it was not in writing and signed.