Sanders v. Jackson

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellants bring this appeal from an adverse decree of the trial court finding them indebted to appellee for his services in drilling a well on their property. Both parties admit that there was an oral contract for such purpose, but differ as to its terms and meaning. Five points are urged for reversal, most of which either challenge discretionary rulings made by the chancellor or allege that the findings and decree are against the preponderance of the evidence. Appellants also contend that the governing law at the time this cause of action arose is contrary to…