Oklahoma Pipe Line Co. v. Lindsey

The circumstances out of which this case arose are substantially as follows: The Oklahoma Pipe Line Company was engaged in laying a pipe line and constructing houses, pumping stations, etc., near the town of Bokchito, having in its employ about 160 men. Through its agents it made an oral contract with James B. Slaton to drill a water well; it being understood that he should furnish the drilling rig and the Oklahoma Pipe Line Company should furnish the casing, and he should receive so much per foot for the drilling. Slaton employed others, including the claimant, D. P. Lindsey, to assist him…