Eldora Oil Co. v. Thompson

The Eldora Oil Company employed Karl and George Thompson to drill an oil well in Wichita county, Tex. The terms of the employment were evidenced by a contract in writing executed by the oil company, as party of the first part, and the Thompsons, as parties of the second part. Upon the completion of the well, a dispute arose between the parties as to the balance due the Thompsons under the contract. Being unable to adjust these differences, the latter instituted suit in the district court of Wichita county, Tex., to enforce their contentions. Upon a trial before a jury, the district court…