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Houy v. DAVIS OIL COMPANY

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided June 21, 1971No. 23450PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Erickson.

Carl A. Houy, Trustee in Bankruptcy for the Aspen Drilling Company, brought suit against the Davis Oil Company to recover sums which were allegedly due the Aspen Drilling Company on two drilling contracts. The Aspen Drilling Company, while in financial straits, contracted to drill two oil wells for the Davis Oil Company. Although the wells were not commenced within the time specified in the drilling contracts, the two wells were drilled to total depth and were completed in a good and workmanlike manner. Before the wells were completed, however, suppliers and…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Little Thompson Water Association v. StrawnSupreme Court of Colorado · 1970
  2. Mound Mines Co. v. HawthorneCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1909
  3. Rocky Mountain Gold Mines, Inc. v. Gold, Silver & Tungsten, Inc.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1939
  4. Campbell v. KoinSupreme Court of Colorado · 1964
  5. Louthan v. CarsonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1917

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Republic National Life Insurance Company, a Texas Corporation v. Red Lion Homes, Inc., a Colorado CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1983
  2. Argos Resources, Inc. v. May Petroleum Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1985
  3. Commonwealth Petroleum Co. v. BillingsColorado Court of Appeals · 1987
  4. Kole v. Parker Yale Development CompanyColorado Court of Appeals · 1975
  5. MaceRich Real Estate Co. VI v. Holland Properties Co.District Court, D. Colorado · 1978

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