Sunray DX Oil Company v. Texaco, Inc.

OPINION

PRESLAR, Justice.

This suit was brought by Texaco against Sunray DX Oil Company seeking a declaration that an oil and gas lease had terminated, and for cancellation of same as a cloud upon the title to the land, and a declaration that title to all machinery, fixtures, casing in wells, and improvements placed on the land by the lessee was vested in Texaco Inc. Both parties moved for summary judgment and the trial court denied defendant Sunray’s motion and granted that of plaintiff Texaco, and defendant’s plea in abatement was overruled.

Appellant, as defendant, filed its plea in abatement…