Columbian Fuel Corporation v. Skidmore

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming in part, reversing in part.

By a parol contract the Columbian Fuel Corporation employed H. L. Skidmore to drill a gas well for $2.40 per foot. This was the extent of the express contract. Skidmore had previously drilled a number of wells for the corporation, and it may be assumed that the parties understood the necessary details. It is not controverted that the contract was for a completed well,'as might be determined by the company. Nor is the legal implication of reasonable skill and care and proper workmanship questioned. The evidence…