Sugg v. Williams

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Clay

Reversing.

On May 16,1918, R. R. Williams and wife, and S. E. Williams and wife, in consideration of $1,000.00 cash, executed to W. D. Sugg an oil and gas lease. The lease contained the following provisions:

“First. Lessee agrees to commence a well upon said premises within one year from this date or thereafter pay to lessors rentals as hereinafter provided until a well is completed or the 'property hereby granted is reconveyed to lessors.

“In the event a well has not been completed on the premises: within one year'from date hereof (unavoidable accidents and…