Gehret v. Rismiller, 06ca1705 (4-20-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff, Daniel Gehret, appeals from a summary judgment for Defendants, James and Gayle Rismiller, on Gehret's claim for specific performance of an option contract.

{¶ 2} Gehret and the Rismillers own farms about two miles apart. They have known each other for approximately fifteen years. Gehret's farm operation includes a 350-acre grain farm and the Rismillers' farm operation includes a 600-acre grain farm and approximately 500 to 600 head of cattle.

{¶ 3} In 2002, a drought led to a poor crop year for Gehret, which resulted in financial hardship. Gehret approached the…