Denton v. Brocksmith

BRYAN, Circuit Judge.

This is a suit for the breach of a contract obligation to pay. for the drilling of wells on land held by the defendants under an oil and gas lease. The plaintiffs recovered judgment for $4,300, and the defendants assign error.

The defendants entered into a written contract with one M. B. Hitchcock, whereby Hitchcock agreed to drill three wells, each to the depth of R000 feet, unless oil or gas were found in paying quantities at a less depth, and to a greater depth if desired by the defendants or their agent, and to notify such agent of any indication of oil or gas, and the…