Walla Walla Oil, Gas & Pipe Line Co. v. Vallentine

— Appellant, plaintiff, a corporation, was organized in April, 1916, and is engaged in procuring oil and gas leases for the purpose of developing the properties for the production of oil and gas. About the date of organization, defendant employed one Arthur C. Harris, a stockholder, to act as its agent in securing oil and gas leases. It was considered advisable to take the leases in the name of Harris, who later should assign them to the company. Thus acting, Harris obtained a number of such leases in Benton county. All money needed therefor, including the ex*360penses of Harris, was paid by tbe…