Legal Opinion
Kay v. Venezuelan Sun Oil Co.
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided February 26, 1991No. 69521PublishedCited by 71 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALMA WILSON, Justice:
The issue presented is whether the action below is one to recover for labor or services as contemplated by 12 O.S.1981, § 936. We hold that § 936 does not authorize attorney fees in the action below and that the “labor and services” provisions of § 936 authorize attorney fees to prevailing parties in actions for the recovery of money due for labor and services performed, and reaffirm our established rule of strict application of the “labor and services” provisions of § 936.
In 1973, William H. Kay (Kay), Appellee, agreed to evaluate mineral leases and act as consultant on…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Holbert v. EcheverriaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1987
- City National Bank & Trust Co. of Oklahoma City v. OwensSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1977
- Russell v. FlanaganSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1975
- Winters Ex Rel. Winters v. City of OklahomaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1987
- Ferrell Construction Co. v. Russell Creek Coal Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1982
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3Cited by71 opinions
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- Tibbetts v. Sight 'N Sound Appliance Centers, Inc.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 2003
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