Ploeger v. Humble Oil and Refining Co

COLLINGS, Justice.

Dorothy Borchers Ploeger, as guardian for her minor children, and two of her children who have obtained their majority, brought suit against Humble Oil and Refining Company for damages alleged to have been sustained by them by reason of the defendant’s refusal to release three oil, gas and mineral leases which plaintiffs allege terminated for failure to properly pay delay rentals. Both parties moved for summary judgment, plaintiffs’ motion being limited to the question of defendant’s liability. Judgment was rendered for defendant, Humble, on its motion, and plaintiffs have…