Gulf Land Co. v. Atlantic Refining Co.

Supreme Court of Texas · Decided 1939-07-26

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Mr. Justice Critz delivered the opinion of the Court. This is a Rule 37 case. When oil was discovered in East Texas on or about October 12, 1930, one Willis Smith owned in such field 128 acres of land, all in one tract. On January 14, 1931, Willis Smith leased 39.98 acres of the above 128-acre tract to one Byrd, a…

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