Beer v. Griffith

While we affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals, our analysis is different. Before discussing the issues, we briefly outline some relevant facts.

I

The leased property included approximately 150 acres. As of the time of trial, lessee had drilled at least four wells on the property. One well was producing oil at all relevant times. A second well was dry. A third, Well No. 2-A, was near completion and apparently has production potential. Drilling on a fourth, Well No. 11-A, was terminated by municipal officials due to an error in lessee’s permit application.

Lessor acquired working interests…