Riley v. Capital Airlines, Inc.
United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama
185 F. Supp. 165 (1960)
Relevant factsFree
Riley (plaintiff) orally agreed to supply water methanol to Capital Airlines, Inc. (defendant) for five years, with a renewal option, and bought equipment specifically to meet Capital's specifications. Capital denied making the deal at all, or alternatively argued it was barred by Alabama's statute of frauds. Riley sued for breach of contract.
IssueFree
Whether an oral contract that by its terms cannot be performed within one year is enforceable under the statute of frauds.