Legal Case Summary

Halliburton Energy v. M-I LLC


Date Argued: Wed Nov 07 2007
Case Number: H039559
Docket Number: 2603690
Judges:Not available
Duration: 72 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Halliburton Energy Services v. M-I LLC** **Docket Number:** 2603690 **Court:** [Insert relevant court name] **Date:** [Insert relevant date] **Background:** Halliburton Energy Services (Plaintiff) brought a lawsuit against M-I LLC (Defendant) related to a contractual agreement concerning the provision of drilling fluids and services. The parties were involved in a business relationship during multiple drilling projects in various locations, where each party had specific obligations and expectations as defined in their contract. **Legal Issues:** The case primarily centers around allegations of breach of contract, with Halliburton claiming that M-I LLC failed to adhere to the terms set forth in their agreement. Specifically, Halliburton contends that M-I LLC did not deliver the required quality of drilling fluids, which led to operational setbacks and financial losses for Halliburton. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff (Halliburton):** - Asserted that M-I LLC breached the contractual agreement by failing to provide drilling fluids that met the required specifications. - Claimed that the deficiencies in the materials supplied by M-I resulted in significant delays and increased costs during drilling operations. - Sought damages for lost profits and additional expenses incurred due to M-I's alleged breach. - **Defendant (M-I LLC):** - Contested the allegations, arguing that the materials provided met the industry standards and were compliant with the contractual specifications. - Maintained that any operational issues experienced by Halliburton were not solely attributable to their products or services, but rather due to unrelated factors. - Counterclaimed for unpaid invoices and insisted on enforcing clauses of the contract that protected them from claims arising out of non-performance due to external factors. **Outcome:** [Insert details of the court's decision, such as whether the court ruled in favor of Halliburton or M-I LLC, any damages awarded, or any other significant findings.] **Significance:** This case highlights the importance of clear contractual agreements and the implications of non-compliance in commercial relationships, particularly in the energy sector. The ruling may provide precedent for future disputes regarding the quality of goods and services, the expectations of contractual obligations, and the associated liabilities of involved parties in similar industries. **Note:** Further details regarding the court's ruling, particular findings, and implications may need to be confirmed according to the latest judicial records or legal databases.

Halliburton Energy v. M-I LLC


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