Brown, Udell and Pomerantz, Ltd. v. Ryan

This is an appeal from a grant of summary judgment that was based upon the Frauds Act (740 ILCS 80/1 (West 2004)) (statute of frauds). We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Brown, Udell & Pomerantz, Ltd. (BUP), is a law firm. This case arises from BUP’s claim for attorney fees incurred in representing defendant Charles Watson (Watson) in litigation at the trial and appellate levels. In June 2000, BUP entered into a written agreement with Watson to provide legal services to invalidate an ordinance enacted by the Village of Stone Park prohibiting the possession of various video amusement…