Mummert v. Stekoll Drilling Company

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Harry Mummert, brought suit against Stekoll Drilling Company and others praying for judgment fully vesting in him a 2%' overriding royalty in four described oil and gas leases acquired by one of appellees. The suit is based on a written contract.

Appellees by way of defense assert that the contract is merely an agreement to pay appellant commissions as a real estate broker and dealer, and that appellant is not entitled to recover judgment because at all times material hereto he had neither a valid Texas securities license nor a valid real estate dealer’s or…