Fetters v. Wittmer Oil & Gas Properties

On June 25, 1929, the plaintiff Mary Fetters entered into a written oil and gas lease with, the defendant Wittmer Oil & Gas Properties of 40 acres of land in the county of Isabella. It provided for the delivery to her of a stated amount of the product, if found upon the premises, and the payment of a fixed quarterly rental until operations for a well were begun. On October 8, 1930, the bill of complaint was filed for the cancellation of this lease.

We quote from the answer of the defendants thereto:

“Further answering said bill of complaint, these defendants allege, on information and belief,…