Percy E. Griffin, Petitioner v. Dale H. Rowden, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the district court’s summary judgment for Rowden and remanded for trial, holding that Rowden failed to meet his burden of showing no genuine issue of material fact. The Court found that Griffin could rely on his testimony that drilling preparations were made before the deadline despite lacking a permit, and that the contract did not forbid assignment, so the assignment did not void the agreement.