Froiland v. Tritle

AMUNDSON, Justice.

James Tritle appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of Diane Froi-land, the executrix of Richard Froiland’s estate. We affirm.

FACTS

James Tritle (Tritle) is a dentist from Brookings, South Dakota, who practiced for roughly forty years. In anticipation of retirement, he sold his practice to a young dentist, Richard Froiland (Froiland), pursuant to a purchase agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) dated October 4, 1985. In the Agreement, Tritle agreed to transfer all of the accounts receivable, assets, fixtures and furnishings, leasehold improvements, patient records,…