Ford v. Sweet

This action was initiated by Gladys Mae Ford against Herbert F. Sweet, Jr., to recover balances allegedly remaining unpaid on loans made by Ford to Sweet. For his defense, Sweet asserted that Ford’s claim was barred by the applicable statute of limitations. Based on the stipulated facts, the trial court agreed with Sweet and entered summary judgment in his favor. On appeal the question is whether the trial court erred in ruling that Sweet’s handwritten statements failed to revive the obligations.

Ford’s daughter and Sweet were married in 1948; they were divorced by final decree entered May 9,…