Hubert was a very wealthy married businessman who had a mistress named Stormy Knight. Hubert bought an apartment for her for $800,000 some three years ago. He also had been giving her $200,000 a year for her living expenses over the past ten years.

Unfortunately, Hubert suddenly died and had not left anything in his will for Stormy Knight.

Stormy Knight claimed against the estate saying that Hubert had promised her $200,000 a year for the rest of her life. The relatives of Hubert say there is no such valid contract.

Stormy knight has a scribbled note from Hubert promising $200,000 a year.

question is:

a)What factors would the court consider in determining whether there was an enforceable contract for the $200,000 a year?

b)What are the cases that assist your explanation?

c)If there is an enforceable contract are there any additional arguments that the relatives could use alleging the contract is invalid?