Webster Drilling Co. v. Sterling Oil of Oklahoma, Inc.

JACKSON, Justice.

In the trial court, plaintiff Webster Drilling Company sued Sterling Oil of Oklahoma for accrued and accruing interest allegedly due to Webster as a result of certain transactions between the parties. Sterling’s demurrer to Webster’s amended petition was sustained and the cause dismissed, and Webster appeals.

Plaintiff's position is that the amended petition alleges a cause of action based upon an account stated. The pertinent facts alleged may be fairly summarized as follows : plaintiff Webster performed certain oil well drilling for Sterling pursuant to contract. After the…