McMahon v. Christmann

303 S.W.2d 341 (1957)

John L. McMAHON, Jr., et al., Petitioners,

v.

John J. CHRISTMANN et al., Respondents.

No. A-5696.

Supreme Court of Texas.

May 29, 1957.

Rehearing Denied July 10, 1957.

James E. Prothro, Wichita Falls, Turpin, Kerr & Smith, Emil C. Rassman & Irby Dyer, Midland, for petitioners.

Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, Paul New, Lubbock, for respondents.

CALVERT, Justice.

This case involves the construction of an oil, gas and mineral lease and the establishment of the rights of the parties thereunder.

The petitioners, as lessors, executed and delivered to the respondents, as lessees, an oil, gas and…