Kolkman v. Roth

CADY, Justice.

In this appeal, we must determine if the promissory estoppel exception to the statute of frauds applies to an action for breach of an oral lease in excess of one year. The district court determined the exception applied and entered judgment for the appellee following a jury trial. The court of appeals affirmed the judgment of the district court. On further review, we affirm the decision of the court of appeals and the judgment of the district court.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Corrine Roth inherited 800 acres of farmland located in Des Moines County from her father…