This appeal arises out of a damage suit brought by E. W. Moran Drilling Company, drilling contractor, appellee and plaintiff below, for breach of a contract to drill a well, complaining of Triton Oil and Gas Corporation, owner, appellant, defendant and cross-plaintiff below. Plaintiff also sued alternatively for quantum meruit recovery. Defendant Triton counterclaimed against plaintiff on theories of breach of contract and negligent performance. After lengthy trial, the jury answered sixty (60) special issues (less those conditionally submitted, e.g.: quantum meruit) in favor of plaintiff without a conflict. Based on such verdict the trial court rendered judgment for plaintiff in the total sum of $312,052.94, plus appropriate interest, including the following:
