Ethel Greenberg acquired the ownership of the Carlyle Hotel on Miami Beach but had little experience in the hotel business. She asked Miller to participate in and counsel her operation of the hotel, which he did.
He claims that, because his efforts produced a substantial profit, Ethel made an oral agreement for the continuation of his services. Miller alleges that in return for his services, Ethel promised to marry him and to share the net income resulting from the operation of the hotel.
Miller maintains that he rendered his services to Ethel in reliance upon her promises and that the couple planned to wed in the fall of 1955.
Ethel, due to physical illness, decided not to marry. Miller sued for damages for Ethel's breach of agreement. Is the oral contract enforceable? Discuss.