Wolske Bros., Inc. v. HUDSPETH SAWMILL

This is an appeal from a summary judgment determining ownership of 430 acres of real property known as Clear Creek, located in Boise County. The dispositive issue is whether the record discloses an enforceable oral agreement, entitling the Wolske Brothers corporation (“Wolske”) to a 49% interest in the property. The district court said “no”. We agree.

The background facts may be summarized briefly. At times pertinent to this case, Wolske was engaged in the business of logging timber. 1 Hudspeth Sawmill Company, an Oregon partnership, held title to the Clear Creek property, which it had…