Ethredge v. Diamond Drill Contracting Co.

Plaintiff entered into a contract with defendant, under which the latter was obligated to drill a test well on plaintiff’s property, the drilling to proceed at the option of the plaintiff so long as financed by him in accordance with the contract. On or about five months after commencement of the work under the contract, the parties entered into a supplemental agreement. Three months later, defendant advised the plaintiff of suspension of drilling operations “under the provision of our agreement.” Within less than a month after receipt of that notice, plaintiff brought an action against…