Place in a Fact-Issue-Law-Discussion-Conclusion format. Provide both points of view for each party.

1. LEGALITY

Under California law, a contract to manage a professional boxer must be in writing, and the manager must be licensed by the state athletic commission. Marco Barrera is a professional boxer and two time world champ. In May 2003, Jose Castillo, who was not a licensed by the state, orally agreed to assume Barrera's management. He "understood" that he would be paid in accord with "the practice in the professional boxing industry, but in no case less than 10% of the gross revenue" that Barrera generated as a boxer and through endorsements. Among other accomplishments, Castillo negotiated an exclusive promotion contract for Barrera with Golden Boy Promotions, Inc., which is owned and operated by Osca De La Hoya. Castillo also helped Barrera settle three lawsuits and unrelated tax problems so that Barrera could continue boxing. Castillo did not train Barrera, pick his opponents or arrange fights. When Barrera abruptly stopped communicating with Castillo, the latter filed suit in California state court against Barrera and others, alleging breach of contract. Under what circumstances is a contract with an unlicensed practitioner enforceable? Is the alleged contract in this case enforceable?

2. Contracts by Minors

Kalen is a seventeen-year-old minor who has just graduated from high school. He is attending a university two hundred miles from home and has contracted to rent an apartment near the university for one year at $500 per month. He is working at a convenience store to earn enough income to be self-supporting. After living in the apartment and paying monthly rent for four months, he becomes involved in a dispute with his landlord. Kalen, still a minor, moves out and returns the key to the landlord. The landlord wants to hold Kalen liable for the balance of the payments due under the lease. Discuss fully Kalen's liability in this situation.