The plaintiff, an elderly widow acting through her litigation guardian, sought to evict her son from her property so she could sell it to fund her long-term care.
The son claimed they had formed an oral contract in 2010 for him to purchase the property and counterclaimed for an interest in the land or unjust enrichment for renovations.
The court found no enforceable contract existed as essential terms were never agreed upon, and the son's actions did not constitute part performance under the Statute of Frauds.
The court also dismissed the unjust enrichment claim, finding the son's rent-free living offset any contributions.
The son was ordered to vacate the property.
