House v. Stokes

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

Defendants contend that the trial court erred in denying their motions for summary judgment and dismissal and in grant ing judgment for plaintiff since the contract between the parties was void under the statute of frauds, G.S. 22-2. We find no error.

Pursuant to G.S. 22-2, a contract to convey land is void unless the contract, or some memorandum or note thereof, is put in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith. The writing must contain a description of the land to be conveyed, certain in itself, or capable of being rendered certain by reference to an…