Daniel, a recent college graduate, is on his way home for the Christmas holidays

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Daniel, a recent college graduate, is on his way home for the Christmas holidays from his new job. He gets caught in a snowstorm and is taken in by an elderly couple, who provide him with food and shelter. After the snowplows have cleared the roads, Daniel proceeds home. Daniel’s father, Fred is most appreciative of the elderly couple’s action and in a letter promises to pay them $500.00. The elderly couple, in need of funds, accept Fred’s offer. Then, because of a dispute between Daniel and Fred, Fred refuses to pay the elderly couple the $500.00. Discuss in detail whether the couple can hold Fred liable in contract for the services rendered to Daniel

Explanation / Answer

The couple cannot hold Fred liable in contract for the services rendered to Daniel because Fred  didn't make any legal or formal promise to pay $500 to the couple, actions or events that made in return of promise are unenforceable. The couple gave food and shelter to Daniel without any contract stating something in return.

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