Superior Oil Co. v. Western Slope Gas Co.

SETH, Circuit Judge.

This case was before us and our opinion appears at 604 F.2d 1281 (10th Cir.1979). The Superior Oil Company and Continental Oil Company sued Western Slope Gas Company asserting a breach of a long term gas purchase contract. The gas sold was intrastate gas. The dispute centered on the favored nations clause in the agreement and whether it was triggered. The case was remanded and considered on motions for summary judgment.

The basic issue considered was whether the favored nations provision was against public policy in Colorado. The trial court decided it was not and granted…