Maresh Sheet Metal Works v. N. R. G., Ltd.

LeGRAND, Justice.

This appeal raises the question whether evidence vital to establishing defendant’s liability was barred under the statute of frauds, § 622.32, The Code 1977. We agree with the trial court that the challenged evidence was admissible and therefore affirm the judgment.

As originally brought, this action named N.R.G., Ltd., and Gordon G. Russell as defendants. Judgment by default was entered against N.R.G., Ltd., in the amount of $42,096.50. The case later went to trial on the claim against Gordon G. Russell alone. The only parties to this appeal are plaintiff and defendant…