Legal Opinion

Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Best Oilfield Services, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided April 4, 1995No. 94-30250PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:

Best Oilfield Services, Inc. (Best) appeals the district court’s judgment in favor of Phillips Petroleum Company (Phillips). Phillips asserted three liens against Best’s wbrkover rig and sought, to recover damages for breach of contract and indemnity. The district court held all three liens valid against Best’s rig. On appeal, Best maintains that the liens are invalid because of prescription, inadequate description of the leased premises and wells, and confusion. We affirm in part and reverse in part and remand.

BACKGROUND

Best contracted with Phillips to perform workover…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. United States v. CondrenCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1994
  2. Amoco Production Company v. Horwell Energy, Inc., Gardes Directional DrillingCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1992
  3. Verrett v. McDonough Marine ServiceCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
  4. Griffin v. His CreditorsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1843
  5. Louisiana Materials Co., Inc. v. Atlantic Richfield Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1986

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