Facts: The case revolves around Matthew Wilson who seeks specific performance of a contract for the purchase and sale of a 10-acre farm owned by Doreen Koch, who is 92 years old. The contract was executed by her son using a power of attorney, but Ms. Koch contests that she never consented to the sale.
Issue: The core issue is whether the contract should be enforced, particularly whether the trial should be bifurcated, allowing certain issues to be tried separately.
Court's Ruling: The court dismissed Ms. Koch’s application for bifurcation, finding that the issues of credibility and evidence related to entitlement to specific performance and assessment of damages are closely linked, thus not suitable for bifurcation.
Amount of Costs/Damages Awarded: Costs were awarded to the plaintiff, Matthew Wilson, in any event of the cause. Financial terms were not specified.
