Gilroy v. White Eagle Oil Co.

WALLACE, District Judge.

This is an action seeking specific performance of an alleged contract or for damages in lieu thereof, or in the alternative to have a constructive trust impressed upon certain oil and gas leases now owned by the defendant. Jurisdiction of the court is based upon diversity of citizenship and an amount in controversy exceeding $3,-000, exclusive of interest and costs.

On or- about the. 8th day of August, 1944-, the National Refining Company, an Ohio Corporation, entered into a contract in writing with Helmerich & Payne, Inc., a Delaware corporation with principal offices…