Corporate Structures, Inc. v. Cook

Order and judgment unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Defendant’s motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs complaint was properly granted. By this action, plaintiff seeks to recover from defendant, the Chairman of the Board of Marina Point Project, Inc., and a limited partner in a joint venture, for services rendered to, and upon agreement with, the corporation. Because there is no evidence of an enforceable, independent promise on the part of defendant to pay the obligation of the corporation, plaintiffs action is barred by the Statute of Frauds (see, General…