Ryan v. Estate of Sheppard

¶ 1. Thomas S. Ryan appeals from an order granting summary judgment to the Estate of James E Sheppard (the Estate) on Ryan's claim for $105,000 arising from a contract for future personal services that were never rendered. Sheppard's death substantially frustrated the contract's principal purpose. We therefore affirm the circuit court's decision.

¶ 2. On April 11,2007, Sheppard and Ryan entered into a two-year agreement for flight instruction services, with the relevant portions of the agreement providing:

*536(A). I James F. Sheppard agree to pay to Thomas S. Ryan $35,000 (thirty five thousand…