Nelson Development Co. v. Ohio Oil Co.

LINDLEY, District Judge.

‘ Plaintiff seeks judgment of this court that defendant holds as constructive trustee, an oil and gas lease on 90 acres of land of one Stevens in Richland County, Illinois, and as such account to plaintiff for profits realized by defendant from producing wells upon said premises. Defendant denies that the facts and circumstances justify a conclusion that a constructive trust exists and that plaintiff is entitled to any relief.

Plaintiff and defendant are engaged, amongst other activities, in exploration for and production of oil and gas in the Illinois field and…