Sixth Geostratic Energy Drilling Program 1980 v. ANCOR EXPLORATION COMPANY

ORDER

BRETT, District Judge.

This matter came on for hearing on May 4, 1982 on defendants’ Motion to Dismiss. For the reasons set forth below, the motion is denied.

In support of their motion, defendants advance essentially two arguments. First, defendants contend First Ancor-Geostratic Drilling Partnership 1980, Second Ancor-Geostratic Drilling Partnership 1980 and Third Ancor-Geostratic Drilling Program 1980 (hereinafter referred to as “the drilling partnerships” or “the unjoined parties”) are indispensable parties to the instant action, and therefore must be joined as plaintiffs or…