Consolidated Coal Co. v. Schaefer

On April 2, 1885, the appellee leased to Newberry & Harnett all the coal in certain lands in the lease described, and three acres of surface for the erection of works, sinking shaft and for buildings, -which three acres was not described in the lease by motes and bounds, but was to be a part of over one hundred acres in the lease described. The lease was for a term of twenty-five years. The lessees were to commence work on the shaft within three months and continue the work; were to work the mine in a sound, safe and workmanlike manner, so as not to ruin the works, and leave necessary…