Opinion ID: 2637606
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Heading: implied oral contact

Text: ¶ 19 While Moreno's testimony points to the existence of an express oral employment contract, denied by Macsuga, it is also obvious that an implied-in-fact contract existed. The existence and terms of an implied contract are manifested by conduct. 15 O.S.1991, § 133. Implied contracts exist where the intention of the parties is not expressed, but the agreement creating the obligation is implied or presumed from their acts, where there are circumstances that show a mutual intent to contract. Jones v. University of Central Oklahoma, 1995 OK 138, ¶ 7, 910 P.2d 987. ¶ 20 From the record, it is apparent that there was a mutual intent to contract in the present case. Moreno was to help out around the shop and in return, Macsuga provided Moreno with a place to live. Moreno  did acts around the house and shop that evidenced required duties and, in return, Macsuga allowed him to live in the house, paid all utilities and even loaned Moreno money and allowed him to use his lawn mower to mow other peoples yard.