Carter left a position where he was earning $48 000 a year to accept a position as general manager of Buildwell Limited at the same annual salary. All negotiations leading up to his appointment were carried on orally between Carter and Webster, the president of Buildwell Limited. Both parties assured each other in various conversations that the employment would last "for life"; they agreed that each year Carter would receive a bonus, and that if he was not satisfied with it, he could terminate his employment, but that the company could not terminate his employment unless he "did something wrong."

Over the succeeding few years, Carter's salary was increased from $4000 to $5000 per month, and he received, in addition, annual bonuses of up to $4000. A letter to Carter announcing his last bonus was signed by both the president and vice-president of the company and included the words, "And we want you to know that with all the experiences we are going through in connection with the business, your efforts are appreciated."

Shortly afterward, Webster died, and immediately the company dismissed Carter without explanation, paying him one month's salary. Carter then attempted to go into business for himself but without success. He sued Buildwell Limited for wrongful dismissal, claiming breach of his employment contract. Can Buildwell Limited successfully plead theStatute of Frauds?