Mesa Agro v. R. C. Dove & Sons

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

This is a breach of contract suit involving an agreement to graze cattle for five years. Based upon jury findings, the trial Court entered judgment for the Plaintiff-Appellee for $325,000.00. We reverse and render.

On November 15, 1973, the parties entered into a “Pasture Agreement.” The entire agreement provides:

Mesa-Agro, Seminole Division, will agree to put in the care of R. C. Dove & Sons cattle on a year around basis for the purpose of grazing for the Mesa-Agro.

The grazing agreement, the first winter season will be on the basis of $1.50 per hundred weight per month,…