Hughes v. Ward Oil Corp.

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

K. Hughes and Tres Oil Corporation brought suit against Ward Oil Corporation to recover title and possession of a leasehold estate covering approximately 3% acres of land in Rusk County, Texas. After a trial without a jury, the court entered findings of fact and conclusions of law, found the issues against plaintiffs, sustained defendant’s pleas of res judicata and estoppel, and entered judgment denying recovery to the plaintiffs. Hughes and Tres Oil Corporation have appealed.

The plaintiffs and the defendant claimed interests in the disputed strip of land through a…