Stauffer v. Lane

OSBORN, Y. C. J.

This action was instituted in the district court of Oklahoma county by Jesse Lane, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against S. M'. Stauffer, hereinafter referred to as defendant, to recover damages for breach of a contract. The cause was tried to a jury and a verdict rendered in favor of plaintiff. From a judgment thereon, defendant has appealed.

The contract upon which the action is based is set out in full as follows:

“Drilling Contract.

“This agreement, made and entered into this 20th day of May, A. D. 1030, by and between S. M. Stauffer, of Oklahoma City, party of the…