RUBY DRILLING CO., INC. v. DUNCAN OIL CO.

No. 01-72.

47 P.3d 964 (2002)

2002 WY 85

RUBY DRILLING CO., INC., Appellant (Plaintiff), v. DUNCAN OIL COMPANY, INC., Appellee (Defendant).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

June 5, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carol Seeger of Carter Law Office, Gillette, Wyoming, Representing Appellant.

Tom C. Toner of Yonkee & Toner, Sheridan, Wyoming, Representing Appellee.

Before LEHMAN, C.J., and GOLDEN, HILL, KITE, and VOIGT, JJ.


KITE, Justice.

[¶ 1] Duncan Oil Company, Inc. (Duncan) paid Ruby Drilling Co., Inc. (Ruby) $23 per foot in advance to drill a 6,000-foot oil well consistent with the contract Ruby drafted. Ruby drilled the hole in such a manner that it deviated from vertical so much it was unusable. Duncan hired specialized contractors to correct the deviation and complete the well. Thereafter, Ruby sued Duncan for breach of contract...

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