Breezy Company in Chicago offers a driving job to Sam, who lives in Myrtle Beach, SC. Sam orally agrees to work for Breezy for four years. He sells his home, moves his family to Chicago and begins work. Three months later, he is fired for no stated cause. He files a lawsuit against Breezy for reinstatement or pay. Breezy argues that the contract was not in writing and therefore is not enforceable. In whose favor is the court likely to rule, and what legal concept supports your theory?

Breezy Company in Chicago offers a driving job to Sam, who lives in Myrtle Beach, SC. Sam orally agrees to work for Breezy for four years. He sells his home, moves his family to Chicago and begins work. Three months later, he is fired for no stated cause. He files a lawsuit against Breezy for reinstatement or pay. Breezy argues that the contract was not in writing and therefore is not enforceable. In whose favor is the court likely to rule, and what legal concept supports your theory?

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