Swetlick v. Davis Oil Co.

OPINION

YOUNG, Justice.

This appeal arises out of negotiations between appellants, John Edward and Elvera Swetlick, and appellees, Davis Oil Co. and Michael Mulvey, who acted as the company’s agent, for leasing the mineral interests under appellants’ land. Allegedly, fraudulent misrepresentations were made to the appellants concerning pooling provisions and royalty payments, which induced the appellants to sign the lease. Issues were submitted to a jury which failed to find the requisite intent to defraud. Judgment was accordingly entered for the appellees. We affirm.

Negotiations for the…