Gray County Production Co. v. Christian

LUMPKIN, Justice.

On August 23, 1948, the appellants — Gray County Production Company, a Texas corporation; Esta Kennedy, individually and as independent executrix of the estate of D. C. Kennedy, deceased; Herrmann Brothers Oil Company, a partnership composed of A. E. Herrmann and G. C. Herrmann; Benonine Oil Company, a Texas corporation; and C. J. Oates and wife, A. C. Oates — filed a petition, No. 7009, in the District Court of .Hutchinson County, Texas, against the appellees — Paul Christian, the mayor; Ferrell B. Early and John C. Berg-ner, the two commissioners; and Mrs. Irene Foster, the…