over a period of five years was within the statute of frauds). Because the doctrine of part performance is inapplicable to contracts of this type, Trethewey, 534 P.2d at 1386, and Mr. Steadman does not provide an agreement signed by BoA, the alleged oral modification would ordinarily be unenforceable.

4, 571 (Wash. 1995). However, the doctrine of part performance does not apply to contracts that by their terms are not to be performed in one year. Trethewey v. Bancroft-Whitney Co., 13 Wn. App. 353, 534 P.2d 1382, 1386 (Wash. 1975) ("[W]here the statute is directed solely to the time of performance and