MANG1014 Commercial Law Sam is about to go to university to study business and accounting

MANG1014 Commercial Law Sam is about to go to university to study business and accounting.  Jo (a friend of Sam’s parents) made a verbal offer to Sam with the opportunity to “earn some money for uni” over the summer, “helping out with book work and preparing end of year accounts”.  Sam, who was 17 at the time, worked regular full-time hours (9 – 5, Monday - Friday) at the offices of Jo’s business throughout July and August.  There was no form of written agreement concerning the arrangement.  When Sam left for university at the end of the August, Jo refused to pay any money.  

REQUIRED:

Considering what you have learnt in the Commercial Law course so far with respect to the English legal system and contract law, explain whether Sam has a contract and is therefore entitled to be paid.  Whether you think so, or not, what law(s) would you use to support this proposition? 

USEFUL INFORMATION:

In your answer you should consider the concepts of ‘common law’ and ‘judicial precedent’ and explain how these concepts will support any case law you use in your answer.   You should also consider &