Hughes and Martin discussed the possibility of Martin entering the employ of Hughes as the general manager of Hughes's firm. A written contract was prepared and signed by the parties on December $1,1989.$ The contract provided for a salary of $$3,000$ per month and specified that the contract was to run for a period of two years from January $2,1990.$ On December $28,1989,$ Hughes notified Martin that he was canceling the contract. Martin sued Hughes immediately.

When Hughes canceled the contract, Martin was released from his obligation to perform.

True

False