Fox v. Flag Oil Corporation

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Price, J.:

This is an action whereby plaintiff landowner seeks to quiet his title as to an outstanding mineral interest held by defendant. The appeal is by defendant from an order overruling its demurrer to the amended petition.

In view of our disposition of the case, only a brief summary of the factual background as alleged in the amended petition and exhibits attached thereto, is required.

In July, 1929, Flag Oil Company and Flag Oil Corporation of Delaware each owned all of the stock of the other excepting qualifying shares, and one Blake was the…