Arklatex Corp. v. Glen Harmes

McCLOUD, Chief Justice.

Glen Harmes and Max Wilson, d/b/a M & G Oil and Gas, drilling contractors, sued Arklatex Corporation, operator, seeking recovery for drilling expenses, and damages for the loss of plaintiffs’ drilling rig which was destroyed when an oil well blew out and caught fire while being drilled by plaintiffs. Arklatex answered that the blowout was caused by plaintiffs’ negligence, and counterclaimed for damages. Judgment in favor of plaintiffs was rendered for $218,-230.25 on the jury’s verdict. We reverse and remand.

M & G and Arklatex entered into a drilling contract which…