Illinois Mid-Continent Co. v. Tennis

This action was brought by appellants and is based upon rights claimed by them under certain oil and gas leases executed by the appellee, Michael Tennis.

Upon request duly made, the court made a special finding of facts and stated conclusions of law thereon adverse to appellants. The facts hereinafter set forth appear in the special finding.

The appellee, Michael Tennis, is the owner of certain real estate. On November 16, 1945, he executed an oil and gas lease to appellant, Illinois Mid-Continent Company. The other appellants acquired interests in this lease by divers and several assignments.

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