Calvert Western Exploration Co. v. Diamond Shamrock

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

These are consolidated appeals from summary judgments foreclosing subcontractors’ mechanics’ liens on certain oil and gas leases in Meade and Clark counties, Kansas.

Calvert Western Exploration Co. is the plaintiff in both actions and seeks enforcement of subcontractors’ liens arising from the performance of drilling services. Defendant Diamond Shamrock Oil and Gas Company is the owner of the Meade and Clark County leases on which foreclosure is sought. The other named defendants have no separate positions from that of Diamond Shamrock and…