C. R. Crowley, Inc. v. Soelberg

McQUADE, Justice.

This is an action for damages for breach of a written well-drilling contract. Charles P. Cope, cross-defendant and respondent herein, contracted to drill a serviceably straight 20-inch irrigation well on defendant Soelberg’s property near Arco, Idaho. Under terms of the contract, the well was to be at least 200 feet deep, and drilling was to continue until either (1) sufficient water was obtained (2) Soelberg requested it be halted, or (3) a depth of 250 feet was reached. It was specifically provided the driller did not agree to find nor develop water. Contract price for the…