Drew Gravel Co., Inc. v. Stell

On August 31, 1923, G. L. Gideon executed a lease to A. S. Drew, which permitted Drew to mine and remove sand, g-ravel and clay from certain lands owned by Gideon, in Pike County. This contract was amended by the parties on October 1, 1923, and the amended contract was assigned by Drew to a corporation organized and managed by Drew, and known as the Drew Gravel Company, Inc.

A disagreement arose about the operation oif the gravel pits, and,the payment of the rents and royalties provided for in the lease, and on April 24, 1925, the lease contract was further amended whereby it was provided that…