Duval Manufacturing Industries, Inc. orally engaged Harris as one of its district sales managers for an eighteen-month period commencing April 1, 2007. Harris commenced work on that date and performed his duties in a highly competent manner for several months. On October 1, 2007, the company gave Harris a notice of termination as of November 1, 2007, citing a downturn in the market for its products. Harris sues seeking either specific performance or damages for breach of contract. Duval pleads the Statute of Frauds and/or a justified dismissal due to the economic situation. What is the probable outcome of the lawsuit?
- Harris will prevail because he has partially performed under the terms of the contract.
- Harris will lose because his termination was caused by economic factors beyond Duval’s control.
- Harris will lose because such a contract must be in writing and signed by a proper agent of Duval.
- Harris will prevail because the Statute of Frauds does not apply to contracts such as his.