Davidson v. Enfield

OPINION OF THE COURT

SADLER, J.

This appeal originated in the form of a contest before the commissioner of public lands of the state of New Mexico, pursuant to the provisions of section 132-181, Comp. 1929. From an adverse decision by the commisioner, the appellee prosecuted an appeal to the district court of Lea county, where the lands involved are located. In such court the appellee prevailed, and the appellants now by appeal have removed the cause to this court for .review.

In July, 1928, the appellee was the holder by assignment from one Wallace, trustee, of an oil and gas lease on some…