Wyman v. Rogers

CourtSuperior Court of Maine
DecidedMay 13, 2008
DocketKENcv-07-242
StatusUnpublished

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Wyman v. Rogers, (Me. Super. Ct. 2008).

Opinion

STATE OF MAINE SUPERIOR COURT KENNEBEC, ss. CIVIL ACTION Docket No. CV-07-242 I\/\'\, -- /i '-'. -( r,./ - 1'-. )( WANDA WYMAN and JOHN WYMAN

Plaintiff v. DECISION AND ORDER

DIANE ROGERS and SMOKERISE, INC. d/b/ a THE BIRCHES ~ONALD L_ GARBRECHT FAMILY CAMPGROUND LAW LIBRARY

Defendants

The defendants move for summary judgment pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 56. The

defendants filed a statement of material facts (DSMF). The plaintiffs responded

(PRSMF) and filed a statement of additional material facts (PSAMF), to which the

defendant did not file the required response. See M.R. Civ. P. 56(h)(2) & (3).

In approximately May 2006, defendant Diane Rogers discussed with the plaintiff

Wanda Wyman, the purchase by defendant Smokerise, Inc. of the plaintiffs' 2000

Breckenberg Park Model 1238 camper. (DSMF fJI 1; PRSMF fJI 1.) On or about January

22, 2007, defendant Rogers sent the plaintiffs a letter of intent to purchase the camper.

(DSMF fJI 2; PRSMF fJI 2.) Defendant Rogers would buy the camper and all of its

accessories, including an 8' x 34' deck, screened-in porch, awning, and detached shed

for $25,500.00. (DSMF fJI 3; PRSMF

1 The defendants' argument that, at the very least, there is no individual liability on the part of defendant Rogers does not make sense in light of her own affidavit: "The arrangement was that I would buy the Camper ...." DSMF err 3; Rogers Aff. err 4. Defendant Rogers later notified the plaintiffs that because of potential

foreclosure on the campground at which the camper was located, defendant Rogers

would be unable to complete purchase of the camper. (DSMF

February 9, 2007, the plaintiff sent defendant Rogers an email stating:

What a blow, I was thinking of you and thought I would see how you were doing? I wish there was a way the bank would be more cooperative with you. What jerks not to cut you some slack. I also suffered a blow also, since we could not sell the camper I will not be able to purchase dads home. I'm not telling you this to make you feel bad, Please don't' feel bad I know you would have honored your agreement if at all possible and I don't hold you responsible in any way. Maybe the new owner of the campground might be interested would it be to much to ask that you let who ever know that we are still interested in selling it. I hope the sale goes smoothly for you and that you come out ahead I fell so bad that you have to sell it, I know you were going to some day as part of your retirement but not now. If there is anything I can do even to lend an ear do not hesitate to call me ok. Thinking of you, Love Wanda

(DSNIF

Discussion

The defendants argue that any contract was terminated by mutual agreement of

the parties. A mutual agreement to rescind a contract is itself a contract. Drinkwater v.

Patten Realty Corp., 563 A.2d 772, 775 (Me. 1989). The plaintiffs have raised issues of

material fact regarding whether the parties mutually assented to rescind the contract.

Id.; PRSMF

The entry is

The Defendants' Motion for S mary Judgment is DENIED.

Date: May 13, 2008

2 WANDA E WYMAN - PLAINTIFF SUPERIOR COURT KENNEBEC, ss. Attorney for: WANDA E WYMAN Docket No AUGSC-CV-2007-00242 JED DAVIS - RETAINED 08/22/2007 MITCHELL & DAVIS 86 WINTHROP STREET DOCKET RECORD AUGUSTA ME 04330

JOHN K WYMAN - PLAINTIFF

Attorney for: JOHN K WYMAN JED DAVIS - RETAINED 08/22/2007 MITCHELL & DAVIS 86 WINTHROP STREET AUGUSTA ME 04330

vs DIANE ROGERS - DEFENDANT PO BOX 17, WINDHAM ME 04062 Attorney for: DIANE ROGERS SONIA J BUCK - RETAINED LINNELL CHOATE & WEBBER LLP 83 PLEASANT STREET PO BOX 190 AUBURN ME 04212-0190

SMOKERISE INC - DEFENDANT

Attorney for: SMOKERISE INC SONIA J BUCK - RETAINED LINNELL CHOATE & WEBBER LLP 83 PLEASANT STREET PO BOX 190 AUBURN ME 04212-0190

Filing Document: COMPLAINT Minor Case Type: CONTRACT Filing Date: 08/22/2007

Docket Events: 08/22/2007 FILING DOCUMENT - COMPLAINT FILED ON 08/22/2007

08/22/2007 Party(s): WANDA E WYMAN ATTORNEY - RETAINED ENTERED ON 08/22/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS

08/22/2007 Party(s): JOHN K WYMAN ATTORNEY - RETAINED ENTERED ON 08/22/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS

08/22/2007 CERTIFY/NOTIFICATION - CASE FILE NOTICE SENT ON 08/22/2007

08/22/2007 party(s): DIANE ROGERS SUMMONS/SERVICE - CIVIL SUMMONS SERVED ON 08/04/2007 Page 1 of 5 Printed on: 05/19/2008 AUGSC-CV-2007-00242 DOCKET RECORD

SERVED ON DIANE ROGERS

08/22/2007 Party(s): SMOKERISE INC SUMMONS/SERVICE - CIVIL SUMMONS SERVED ON 08/07/2007 SERVED ON DIANE ROGERS FOR SMOKERISE, INC.

09/20/2007 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS,SMOKERISE INC RESPONSIVE PLEADING - ANSWER FILED ON 08/21/2007 Defendant's Attorney: SONIA J BUCK

09/20/2007 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS ATTORNEY - RETAINED ENTERED ON 08/21/2007 Defendant's Attorney: SONIA J BUCK

09/20/2007 Party(s): SMOKERISE INC ATTORNEY - RETAINED ENTERED ON 08/21/2007 Defendant's Attorney: SONIA J BUCK

09/27/2007 DISCOVERY FILING - DISCOVERY DEADLINE ENTERED ON 06/01/2008

ASSIGNMENT - SINGLE JUDGE/JUSTICE ASSIGNED TO JUSTICE ON 09/26/2007 NANCY MILLS , JUSTICE

09/27/2007 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED ON 09/26/2007 NANCY MILLS , JUSTICE ORDERED INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AT THE SPECIFIC DIRECTION OF THE COURT. COPIES TO PARTIES/COUNSEL

12/04/2007 Party(s): WANDA E WYMAN,JOHN K WYMAN DISCOVERY FILING - NOTIFICATION DISCOVERY SERVICE FILED ON 12/04/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS WANDA WYMAN'S REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS TO DEFS SERVED ON SONIA BUCK, ESQ., ON 11/30/07.

12/04/2007 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS,SMOKERISE INC DISCOVERY FILING - NOTIFICATION DISCOVERY SERVICE FILED ON 12/04/2007 BY ATTY CONWAY AND BUCK FOR DEFS'S ... FIRST REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS SERVED ON JED DAVIS ESQ ON 11/20/07.

12/06/2007 Party(s): WANDA E WYMAN ADR - NOTICE OF ADR PROCESS/NEUTRAL FILED ON 12/04/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS MEDIATION WITH MATTHEW DYER, ESQ. ON 01/14/08.

12/06/2007 Party(s): WANDA E WYMAN,JOHN K WYMAN DISCOVERY FILING - NOTIFICATION DISCOVERY SERVICE FILED ON 12/06/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS WANDA WYMAN'S INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS TO DIANE ROGERS, SERVED ON S. BUCK, ESQ. ON 12/05/07.

12/18/2007 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS,SMOKERISE INC MOTION - MOTION SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED WITH AFFIDAVIT ON 12/17/2007 Defendant's Attorney: SONIA J BUCK W/ AFFIDAVIT OF DIANE ROGERS, MEMORANDUM OF LAW, STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS, PROPOSED Page 2 of 5 Printed on: 05/19/2008 AUGSC-CV-2007-00242 DOCKET RECORD

ORDER, REQUEST FOR HEARING

12/20/2007 Party(s): WANDA E WYMAN,JOHN K WYMAN MOTION - MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME FILED ON 12/18/2007 Plaintiff's Attorney: JED DAVIS

01/02/2008 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS,SMOKERISE INC OTHER FILING - OPPOSING MEMORANDUM FILED ON 12/31/2007 Defendant's Attorney: JOHN CONWAY DEFTS' OPPOSITION TO PLTF'S MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

01/02/2008 Party(s): DIANE ROGERS,SMOKERISE INC MOTION - MOTION STAY OF PROCEEDINGS FILED ON 12/31/2007 Defendant's Attorney: SONIA J BUCK DEFTS' MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY PENDING RULING ON DEFTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DEFTS' MOTION FOR RULE 11 SANCTIONS. PROPOSED ORDER.

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Drinkwater v. Patten Realty Corp.
563 A.2d 772 (Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, 1989)

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