Crystal Gas Co. v. Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.

BERRY, Justice:

Crystal Gas Company [Crystal] brought this action against Oklahoma Natural Gas Company and officers and employees of the corporation alleging they interfered with Crystal’s contractual and business relations. Crystal sought $500,000 actual damages and punitive damages. The trial court sustained a demurrer to Crystal’s evidence as to all parties except O N G and Max L. Knotts, an officer of O N G [defendants], The jury awarded $50,000 compensatory damages to Crystal and judgment was entered accordingly. Defendants appeal.

Crystal is a public utility which sells natural gas at…