Filmon has always been interested in real estate.  He signs up for a basic introductory class in real estate that North Seattle College offers, as a "pre-licensing" class, to help when he takes the official state licensing exam for real estate brokers.  Filmon's next-door neighbor Derek has decided to sell his house.  Derek learns that Filmon is taking the real estate class, and he makes an oral offer to pay Filmon a $1,000  "finder's fee" if Filmon can advertise Derek's house and locate a buyer for Derek.  Filmon advertises the house online on Craigslist.com, and does locate a buyer for Derek!  The sale closes successfully, and Filmon asks Derek for his finder's fee.  Derek refuses to pay.  Result if Filmon files a lawsuit against Derek?  

a.  the judge will enforce the oral agreement against Derek, and order Derek to pay Filmon.

b.  the judge will rule against Filmon.

c.  the judge will ask the Prosecuting Attorney to file criminal charges against Filmon. 

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