Bilek & Purcell Industries, Inc. v. Paderwerk Gebr. Benteler GmbH & Co.

OPINION

HOYT, Justice.

This is an appeal by writ of error from a default judgment awarding the appellee $260,000 and post-judgment interest. The award represented a claim for contribution following a settlement entered into between the appellee and the original plaintiff, Damson Oil. We reverse and remand.

Damson Oil, which engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas, purchased a coupling device from Davidson Oil Country Supply. Damson Oil discovered a leak while performing a routine trip into a well to “fracture” it. The coupling connecting two sections of casing split, preventing a…