Elliott v. Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.

GEER, Judge.

Defendant Enka-Candler Fire and Rescue Department, Inc. appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to plaintiff Steven Earl Elliott, a former employee of defendant. Defendant had entered into a contract with plaintiff that provided for a specific term of employment and continued payment of salary and benefits if defendant terminated the contract prior to the end of the contract term. Defendant primarily argues on appeal that the contract between the parties is unenforceable as a matter of law because (1) there was no consideration flowing from plaintiff to defendant,…