Greene v. Kinley

In this action plaintiff seeks recovery of balance due for services rendered, pursuant to employment, in drilling and working in an oil and gas well. The exact controversy involves the drilling and work done in the last 532 feet, or from the 1,845 foot level to the bottom of the hole. Therefor plaintiff had verdict and judgment in the trial court for $1,015.20.

The work commenced under a drilling contract in writing to drill the well to a depth of 1,920 feet unless oil was found at a lesser depth, or second party (defendant) directed the well stopped at any depth.

The well was drilled to a…