Zachmeier v. Oil Exploration Co.

SATBRE, Judge.

Plaintiffs, a partnership, bring this action against the defendant, a corporation, to recover damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of breach by defendant of a certain contract entered into by the parties, plaintiffs’ exhibit 2.

The plaintiffs are engaged in the business of drilling oil wells. On July 8, 1954, the plaintiffs and defendant entered into a contract whereby the plaintiffs agreed to drill a well for the defendant at a designated location in Nelson County, North Dakota. By the terms of the contract the plaintiffs agreed to move to the designated location a…