Legal Opinion
Crane v. Sun Oil Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided March 30, 1970No. 49946PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEVY, Justice Ad Hoc.
This suit originated as one to cancel from the public records an oil, gas and mineral lease executed by the plaintiff, Mrs. Bevelle Nabers Crane, in her capacity as curatrix ■for Mrs. Nannie.Sue Nabers. Additionally she sought attorney fees and damages in accordance with the provisions of LRS 30:102. Named as defendants were the owners of the lease, Sun Oil Company and Marine Properties, Inc.
The district court ordered the lease can-celled, awarded attorney fees in the sum of $4500, but denied damages.
Defendants appealed. Plaintiff answered the appeal seeking an increase…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Fite v. MillerSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1939
- Woodville v. KantrowitzSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1905
- Crane v. Sun Oil Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1969
- Crane v. Sun Oil Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1969
3Cited by4 opinions
- Wilson v. Sun Oil CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1974
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- Chesapeake Operating, Inc. v. Robert Richardson, Et Ux.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2004