Thompson v. Lovett

Branch, Judge.

Russell Eric Thompson appeals entry of summary judgment against him in a suit on a note. We hold that the trial court erred in concluding that the Statute of Frauds and the statutory requirement of unanimous action by personal representatives of an estate bar Thompson’s defenses, and we therefore reverse.

Summary judgment is proper when there is no genuine issue of material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. OCGA § 9-11-56 (c). We review a grant or denial of summary judgment de novo and construe the evidence in the light most favorable to the…