Hall v. Polson

Defendants in error commenced this action against plaintiffs in error and sought $140,000 judgment, by reason of an alleged breach of contract to drill a well for oil and gas on 120 acres of land in Seminole county. The defense was that of fraudulent representalations as an inducement to enter into the contract and rescission upon discovery of the alleged fraudulent inducement. There was a sharp conflict of testimony. The defendants’ evidence showed alleged oral representations that certain other oil companies would furnish fuel, water, and casing and that another interested in developing his…