Ronnie had a severe gambling problem. Every night, he stayed…
Ronnie had a severe gambling problem. Every night, he stayed awake to the wee hours of the morning picking games and spreads and betting online or calling his bookie in Vegas. Finally, Ronnie’s wife, Diane, had enough of Ronnie’s gambling. Diane entered into a written contract with Cole, a gambling addiction therapist, who agreed to treat Ronnie twice a week for six months. The contract is signed in writing (by the contract parties, Diane and Cole; and, of course, also by the patient, Ronnie). Ronnie then begins his counseling. However, after two months, Diane sees no improvement in Ronnie’s behavior. After all, her debit cards just got declined at the store, and when she confronted Ronnie, he simply stated, “I lost $1,000 on the Steelers last night.” Diane decides she is going to breach the contract, that is, to stop paying Cole. What would a court most likely find, if Cole sues Diane to enforce the contract and make her pay for the breach?
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