Shannon v. Waterhouse

This is an action for breach of an alleged oral contract to will property to the plaintiff. The suit was brought against the executors of the estate of Martha A. Waterhouse, who died testate on March 25, 1970.

Trial was had before a jury. At the close of the plaintiff’s case, the defendants moved for a directed verdict. The trial court granted the motion, and the plaintiff appeals. The trial court based its ruling on non-compliance with the statute of frauds. HRS § 656-1.

On a motion for a directed verdict, the evidence is to be viewed in the light most favorable to the party opposing the…