Fallis v. Julian Petroleum Co.

THOMPSON (IRA. F.), J., Concurring.

I concur in the judgment but deem it proper to set forth my views therefor.

The third cause of action in particular alleges that the leased premises were in proven oil territory; that the drilling of a well to the required depth of 5,200 feet in a workmanlike and careful manner and with due diligence would have resulted in the production of oil and gas in large quantities; that by reason of the negligent failure to drill to the depth mentioned the property was drained of its oil and its gas pressure reduced by wells on adjacent and surrounding property; that…