Poe v. Hutchins

STEWART, Justice.

Appellees, plaintiffs below, leased two oil rigs and purchased two others from appellants, defendants below. Alleging numerous causes of action, plaintiffs sued defendants over disputes originating with the rig leases and purchases. Defendants responded with a counterclaim in which they sought the unpaid rent on the leases and recoveries for monies advanced and services performed. On balance, the jury and trial court ruled in favor of defendants. Defendants appealed seeking a larger and broader judgment. Plaintiffs cross-appealed seeking to reduce the judgment and to recover…