Walker v. Ireton
Kansas Supreme Court
559 P.2d 340 (1977)
Relevant factsFree
Walker (plaintiff) and Ireton (defendant) orally agreed on the sale of Ireton's farm; Walker sold his own farm and made related payments and arrangements in reliance on the agreement. Ireton later refused to complete the sale, and Walker sued for specific performance based on promissory estoppel.
IssueFree
Whether a court can enforce an oral contract for the sale of real property despite the statute of frauds.