Bob Cratchit, who has been an employee-at-will with the firm of Scrooge & Marley, was laid off on Christmas Eve after 24 years and within several months of his receiving his full pension. The employee manual that was in effect when Bob began his employee stated that seniority would be given great weight in any layoffs. The manual was changed during Bob’s last year of employment in order to delete mention of any seniority rights. The HR department told him upon discharge that his seniority was not figured in their decision.  Under these facts, which of the types of contracts below is the best theory of recovery for his suit for breach of contract?

Question 5 options:

1) Express contract

2) Implied contract

3) Executory contract

4) Restitution contract