Eutsler v. First National Bank, Pawhuska

BARNES, Vice Chief Justice:

Elwood Jepson met with the Appellant, Richard Eutsler, on October 14, 1975, to execute a contract granting Jepson a work ing interest in an oil well for the fee of $9,700.00. John Eutsler, the brother of Richard Eutsler, was also present at the meeting, but did not participate in the contract negotiations, nor did he have any interest therein. Jepson was prepared to pay the contract price with two certified checks, but he informed Appellant that the checks were in his car in Tulsa. Appellant authorized his brother, John Eutsler, to drive Jepson to Tulsa, accept the…