Brandt v. Hallwood Management Co.

OPINION

THOMAS G. FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellant challenges the trial court’s summary judgment ruling that his cause of action was barred by the two-year statute of limitations under Minn.Stat. § 541.051, subd. 1(a) (1996). We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Respondent Hailwood is the property manager for the American National Bank Building in St. Paul. A major tenant in the building is the American Bank Corporation (ABC). In 1992, ABC became interested in leasing the 22nd floor but wanted to lease the space as an unimproved shell and remodel the space to suit its needs. Hailwood contracted with Minnesota…