Huffington v. Upchurch

CURTISS BROWN, Justice.

Appellant, Roy M. Huffington, (Huf-fington) and appellee, Haden J. Upchurch, (Upchurch) are business acquaintances and friends of long standing. Huffington is a well-educated and competent geologist. He also is a talented business man and fund raiser. Upchurch is a licensed lawyer but has never practiced law. He is an experienced landman as that term is understood, in the oil industry. Huffington is joined as appellant by the corporation Roy M. Huffington, Inc. (Inc.) which he formed in 1958. From formation (until at least 1970) Huffington was its sole and only…