Moos v. Landowners Oil Ass'n

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The action was one to cancel a conveyance whereby a landowner, who had leased his land for purpose of development of its oil and gas resources, pooled one-half of his royalty. The court rendered judgment for plaintiff, and the oil association, which formed and manages the pool, appeals.

*425Harry Moos gave an oil and gas lease of his quarter section of land, reserving a royalty consisting of one-eighth of the mineral produced, and rental of one dollar per acre per year, for postponed development. The Landowners Oil Association is a Delaware…