Wilson v. Wilson

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Cammack

Affirming.

This litigation involves questions as to whether the appellant Anna K. Wilson had abandoned an oil and gas lease on the property of the appellees, Chris and Clara Wilson, and thereby forfeited the equipment thereon to the lessors.

The lease was executed by the appellees in July, 1930, and passed through various assignments before coming into the hands of the appellant. It covered a period of five years and contained the usual stipulations to such leases. The lessee began drilling within the time provided. A gas well was completed during the latter…