Getzug v. Work

Opinion-of the Court by

Van Sant, Commissioner

Reversing.

Appellant and appellee entered into the following written contract:

“This contract made and entered into this the second day of May, 1938, by and between Max Getzug of Cincinnati, Ohio, party of the first part and C. M. Work of Monticello, Kentucky, party of the second part.

“Witnesseth

“Por and in consideration of the sum of $1.50* per lineal foot the party of the second part agrees to drill a well for oil or gas for the party of the first part upon what is known as the L. A. Davenport lease on Beaver Creek near Sumpter, Wayne County,…