Violette v. Shoup

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Introduction

Plaintiffs Rod and Helene Violette appeal from a judgment of the San Mateo County Superior Court dismissing their action against defendants Richard L. Shoup and ManEquity, Inc., following the court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendants. Plaintiffs contend the court erred in granting summary judgment. We shall affirm.

Statement of Facts

This action arose from the failure of plaintiffs’ investment in a wind energy tax shelter, Eagle Wind Partnerships, Ltd. (Eagle Wind). Rod Violette, a commercial airline pilot, had for many years engaged in a variety of…