On December 15, Lisa, a landlord, entered into an oral agreement with Tom to lease

apartment 5W to Tom for one year starting on January 1, at a rental of $2,000 per month. On the

same day Lisa hired Jarvis as superintendent of the building for a period of one year starting

January 1 at a salary of $5,000 per month. On December 20, Lisa changed her mind and notified

Tom and Jarvis that she would not rent to Tom or employ Jarvis.

(b)

In an action by Jarvis against Lisa judgment for whom if Lisa pleads the Statute of Frauds as

a defense? Explain.