Turner v. Systems Fuel, Inc.

This is an appeal from an order granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff in a breach of contract case. We reverse.

Plaintiff/appellee Systems Fuel, Inc. entered into a written contract with Thomas W. Turner whereby Systems Fuel was to drill a well, known as the Bertha Donaldson well, in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, for the purpose of searching for oil. Under the terms of the contract, Turner, along with several other investors, was to pay a proportionate share of the drilling costs. The contract also provided as follows:

"Each party shall have access to the Contract Area at…