Thompson v. Corbin

WILLIAMS, Justice.

This suit is grounded upon an alleged partnership or joint adventure, and involves certain mineral interests acquired respectively by plaintiffs, W. D. Corbin and wife, Martha, and C. L. Thompson, a defendant, in pursuance'to an alleged agreement entered into on or about January 1, 1932, in which each would and did use his best efforts and endeavor to acquire mineral interests in the- East Texas oil field. During 1932 and prior to December 7th, plaintiffs in the course of . their operations acquired mineral interests in lands in the area. Title to same was taken in the name…