Loan Agreements: In 2019, Aaron and Donna Hansen loaned Nicholas Felgate $20,000 and $70,000 respectively, to be repaid with interest over 36 months.
Repayment Issues: Nicholas and Andrea initially made repayments but eventually stopped. The Hansens sought summary judgment to enforce the loan agreements.
Defense: Nicholas claimed he lacked the capacity to contract due to psychosis induced by medication for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
Issues:
Genuine issue requiring a trial.
Capacity to contract.
Andrea Felgate's involvement in the loans.
Decisions:
Capacity:
Nicholas: Court found no merit in his incapacity defense. Despite claims of psychosis, no expert medical evidence supported his condition. He understood the loan agreements.
Legal Presumption: Adults are presumed capable of contracting unless proven otherwise. Nicholas did not prove incapacity.
Andrea’s Liability:
Denied Summary Judgment: Andrea's involvement was limited to receiving loan funds and making some payments. Her liability requires a full trial.
Damages:
Nicholas's Liability:
Principal: $90,000
Interest: $246,236.30 total, minus $15,540 paid, resulting in $230,696.30 owed immediately.
Conclusion:
Summary judgment was granted against Nicholas for $230,696.30.
Summary judgment was denied against Andrea; her liability will be determined at trial.