Arnold v. Broadmoor Development Co.

GUNN, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Stephen Arnold appeals from an order granting the motion of defendant-respondent Broadmoor Development Co. for summary judgment on Ar*565nold’s claim for specific performance of a real estate contract. The denouement of the case turns on the issue of whether Arnold’s action is barred by the statute of frauds, § 432.010, RSMo 1969. We find that the action is so barred and affirm the summary judgment in favor of Broadmoor.

According to the record, Broadmoor was engaged in the business of selling condominiums. Arnold executed a form real estate sales contract to buy a…