Miller-Carey Drilling Co. v. Shaffer

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Bxjrch, C. J.:

This was an action for damages for the breach of warranty of title contained in an oil and gas lease alleged to have resulted from conveyances made by the grantors of the lease to the city for strips of land acquired for the extension of the street. The trial court made findings of fact and rendered judgment in favor of the plaintiff and the city. The defendants, grantors in the lease and conveyances mentioned, have appealed. Plaintiff has cross-appealed on a point relating to the measure of damages.

The appellants, Charles W. Shaffer and…