Reeves v. Nichols

Plaintiffs brought this action against defendants to recover rental due under a written agreement for the leasing of oil well drilling equipment, for damages in failing to keep the machinery in repair, as agreed upon, and for reasonable attorney’s fees provided for in the contract.

The agreement, dated July 30, 1945, provided that plaintiff rented to defendant company, Utility Oil Associates, the equipment for fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500), beginning July 30, 1945, for 10 days, then two additional extensions of 10 days each were granted at $1,500 for each 10 days extension. The amount due…