Skinner v. Quadrangle Oil Co.

Citations

• 112 Kan. 742
• 212 P. 684
• 1923 Kan. LEXIS 476

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COUET.</p> <p>1. Mechanics Lien — ■Labor Performed in Drilling Oil Well. A partnership may obtain a lien under sections 4996 and 4997 of the General Statutes of 1915 for labor performed in drilling an oil or gas well under a contract with those who have contracted with the owner.</p> <p>2. Same — Lien attaches to Casing and Drilling Rig. The lien described in sections 4996 and 4997 of the General Statutes of 1915 will attach to the casing and drilling rig furnished by the owner of the lease and used in drilling a well.</p> <p>3. Same — The fact that the owner of the lease retains title to the casing and drilling rig used in drilling the well will not defeat the right to a lien on the casing and rig.</p> <p>4. Same — Lien Attaches for Full Contract Price of Labor. Such a lien as is described in the preceding paragraphs of this syllabus attaches for the full contract price of the labor where the owner of the lease does not fix any price to be paid for drilling the well.</p> <p>5. Same — Compensation for Time Lost in Waiting for Supplies. Compensation for time consumed in waiting for supplies to be furnished by the owner may be included in the lien where the contract provides that the driller shall be paid for such time.</p>