Wildman v. Taylor

Walter Wildman appeals the superior court order granting William Taylor's motion for summary judgment. We reverse.

The relevant facts depend on which documents and testimony by affidavit are admissible under the deadman's statute, RCW 5.60.030. The underlying facts, without exclusion under RCW 5.60.030, are as follows: In 1982, Mr. Wildman and Mr. Eastcott executed two truck leases for two tractors and refrigerator trailer units. Mr. Wildman used his property and credit to finance the tractors and trailers. He borrowed the down payment from Royal Bank of Canada, securing it with farmland worth…