Northway v. Whiting

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellants Edward Northway and Jean Stiegemeier seek reversal of the trial court’s summary judgment on the failure to satisfy the statute of frauds on the contract claim. Respondent Jean S. Whiting, as Executor of the Estate of James G. Whiting, seeks reversal of the denial of the motion for attorney fees, costs, and disbursements. We affirm.

FACTS

In August or September 1985, appellants discussed the possibility of buying the Nis-swa State Bank. Appellant Northway in November or December 1985 then contacted James Whiting (“Whiting”) as majority shareholder to arrange a…