Lusk Lumber Co. v. Independent Producers Consolidated

Kimball, Justice.

This is an action for the recovery of an amount claimed to be due under a contract for the sale, removal and reconstruction of a drilling rig intended to be used in drilling for oil. The defense whs non-performance of the contract. A jury trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff and the defendants appeal.

The defendants, Independent Producers Consolidated and Wyoming Star Oil Company, are corporations engaged in prospecting and developing oil and gas lands. Their managing officer, at the times herein mentioned, was H. A. W. Myrin. The contract was with the…