Ryan v. Schwab

RENFRO, Justice.

The appellant Ryan brought suit against Dick Schwab and five associates for money due under a written contract for the drilling of a wildcat oil well and for the value of drill stem pipe cemented in the hole by order of appellees to seal off salt water flow.

Under written contract, Ryan was to drill to a depth of 5,500 feet at the rate of $3 per lineal foot. The appellees had the right to require appellant to drill to 8,000 feet. The basis of pay, after 5,500 feet, was to be at the rate of $550 per day.

No production was found at 5,500 feet and the appellees directed appellant…