Johnson Refinery v. State

WALTHALL, Justice.

'•This is a suit by the state and Railroad Gommission against H. I. Johnson, doing business under the name of Johnson Refinery, to recover statutory penalties for alleged violations of orders of the Railroad Commission made under the oil and gas ■conservation acts and applying to the East Texas Oil Field.

The case was tried without-a jury1 and judgment rendered November 2, 19-34,, in favor of the state for $14,600. Findings and conclusions were not filed by the trial court. ,

It was alleged by plaintiffs the ’ defend! ant was engaged in storing and transport^ ing oil and…