AURORA GASOLINE COMPANY v. Coyle

PLATT, Chief Judge.

This suit originated as a civil action of interpleader under § 1335, Title 28 U.S.C. Plaintiffs purchased oil runs from wells on leases covering lands in Illinois and Indiana leased to John M. Cline, deceased. All persons claiming any interest in the payment for this oil were made parties. An order was entered directing the plaintiffs to pay to the Clerk of this Court the amounts due as of January 31, 1958, and be discharged. Plaintiffs have complied with this order.

By stipulation of the parties the issue centers upon the proper division to be made of the funds remaining on…