Jackman v. Estate of Pitterson

MEMORANDUM OPINION

(August 6, 2008)

I. FACTUAL & PROCEDURAL HISTORY

James Jackman (“Jackman” or “Appellant”) was an employee of the decedent, Felix Pitterson (“Pitterson” or “decedent”). As part of that employment, Jackman maintained real property owned by the decedent and also resided on such property at No. 2 Beck’s Grove in Frederiksted. Jackman contends that Pitterson, prior to his death in 1991, orally promised him ownership of land at Becks Grove, in consideration for his services in maintaining that property.1 However, Pitterson’s promise to Jackman was not reduced to writing.

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