Ex Parte French

The petitioner, Michael French, brought an action against GTE Communication Systems ("GTE") in Madison County District Court, alleging breach of contract. After hearing French's testimony, the district court entered judgment in favor of GTE. French appealed to the circuit court. GTE filed a motion for summary judgment, which was granted. French appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals, which affirmed the judgment of the circuit court, 547 So.2d 543. French then petitioned this Court for a writ of certiorari.

The facts are sufficiently set forth in the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals and…