Union Oil Co. of California v. Greka Energy Corp.

Opinion

GILBERT, P. J.

This case illustrates that in contract disputes concerning oil wells, damages can be an inadequate remedy.

Defendants Greka Energy Corporation, Saba Petroleum Company, a Delaware corporation, Saba Petroleum, Inc., Saba Energy of Texas, Saba Petroleum, a Colorado corporation, Saba Petroleum, Inc., a Texas corporation, Greka CA, Inc., Greka SMV, Inc., Greka Integrated, Inc., Greka Realty, Greka AM, Inc., and Santa Maria Refining Company (collectively Greka) appeal a judgment ordering specific performance of Greka’s contractual obligation to plaintiff Union Oil Company of…