Kyle v. Felfel

DAVIS, Judge.

*685 This case requires us to consider whether a promissory note is unenforceable where a failure to abide by the statute of frauds invalidated the consideration intended to support the note. Defendants Helmi L. Felfel and Laura C. Felfel (the "Felfels") appeal from the trial court's order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict following a jury verdict finding that the Felfels breached their obligations under the note. Because we conclude that the promissory note was unenforceable for lack of consideration, we reverse.

*251 Factual and Procedural Background

In 2007,…