Molero v. Bass

GARRISON, Judge.

Plaintiff, the executrix of the estate of' Manuel Molero, filed this lawsuit against the defendants, Perry R. Bass et al, for payment of overriding royalties which are allegedly due according to the terms of a contract between S.W. Richardson and Manuel Molero dated August 16, 1945. This contract reads as follows:

“August 16, 1945

It is agreed between S.W. Richardson and Manuel Molero that if during the period that the Delacroix Corporation-Coastal Corporation-S.W. Richardson Lease is in force and effect by production or other wise, [sic] the said Richardson obtains oil, gas or…