Alaska Democratic Party v. Rice
Supreme Court of Alaska
934 P.2d 1313 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
After winning election as party chair, Wakefield (defendant) allegedly confirmed an oral offer hiring Rice (plaintiff) as his executive director for at least two years; Rice gave up another job offer in Maryland and moved to Alaska in reliance, only to later be told the Party would not let Wakefield hire her. Rice sued on theories including promissory estoppel, apparent agency, and negligent misrepresentation, and won damages at trial.
IssueFree
Whether the doctrine of promissory estoppel can be invoked to enforce an oral contract that would otherwise be subject to the Statute of Frauds.
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