Charles A. Currier v. William E. Knapp, Wilbur T. Bolkcom, and R. Phillip Harty

OPINION OF THE COURT

Appellant, Charles A. Currier, brought this action to compel specific performance of an alleged contract for the sale of realty located on the island of St. Croix. The defendants-appellees moved to dismiss the complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, alleging that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The basis for the motion was that the complaint did not allege the existence of a writing signed by the defendants, as required by the Virgin Islands Statute of Frauds, 28 V.I.C. § 242. This appeal is from…