Runge v. Raytheon E-Systems, Inc.

OPINION

GRAY, Justice.

Scott Runge interviewed with Jim Jones and left his job in Houston after Jones offered him a “contract for life” with Ray-theon E-Systems, Inc. in Waco, Texas. Runge started work for Raytheon in the early part of 1997. By October 1998, Ray-theon terminated Runge’s employment. Runge sued Raytheon for breach of contract and retaliation. Raytheon filed a motion for summary judgment. The trial court granted Raytheon’s motion without specifically stating its reasons. In four issues, Runge contends the trial court erred in: (1) upholding the defense of statute of frauds; (2)…