University Hotel Development, LLC v. Dusterhoft Oil, Inc.

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] University Hotel Development (“UHD”) appeals from a summary judgment dismissing its promissory estoppel claim against Dusterhoft Oil, Inc., and Loren Dusterhoft (“Dusterhoft”). We conclude UHD failed to raise a genuine issue of material fact on a required element of its promissory estoppel claim, and we affirm the summary judgment.

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[¶ 2] UHD is a limited liability company, which owns and operates the Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Forks. Dusterhoft owns an Amoco gas station located across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn.

[¶ 3] In '2001, UHD began planning the…