Question

Two brothers who were certified public accountants worked together at a large accounting firm practicing their chosen profession. The older brother was concerned about his younger brother's apparent inability to show up at his job by 9 a.m. each morning, sober and clear-eyed. One day, after the younger brother showed up late for work yet again, the older brother told him that if he would show up at the office sober and ready to work by 9 a.m. each morning for the next 10 months, he would pay him $15,000 at the end of that time. The younger brother accepted the offer and complied with its terms from that day forward. Nine months later, the older brother died unexpectedly. One month after that, the younger brother filed a claim with his brother's estate for the $15,000. Will the younger brother prevail in his claim

Answer 1

Answer: Yes. The younger brother will prevail in his claim since he has performed under a valid contract.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given, the younger brother will prevail in his claim because he has performed under a valid contract.

Based on the information given, he entered into a valid contract with his elder brother, accepted the offer and complied with its terms from that day forward. Since he performed the contract, he's entitled to the $15000 when after his brother's death.