Barrows v. Boles

This appeal arises in the context of a complex procedural scenario, and involves issues of lender liability, contract, and bankruptcy. An extensive recitation of the factual and procedural background of this case is necessary for our disposition of the issues on appeal. We affirm.

I. Facts and Procedure

Jerry Barrows, one of the plaintiffs in this action, owned several adjacent parcels of land in Winchester, including a mobile home park, a 0.3-acre parcel on which he built his office (Lot I), and a six-acre piece of unimproved land (Lot II). In 1988, Barrows was involved in developing a…