Gulf Oil Corp. v. Prevost

CADENA, Justice.

Defendant, Gulf Oil Corporation, appeals from an order of the district court denying its motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs declaring a certain oil and gas lease terminated as to a portion of the leased premises because of defendant’s failure to commence drilling operations or pay delay rentals on such land on or before May 30, 1974.

Plaintiffs are (1) Paul B. Prevost, individually and as trustee for Marie Helen Pre-vost, Adriane Prevost, and Phillipe Prevost; (2) Paul E. Prevost; (3) Olga J. Prevost; and (4) Christelle Prevost de…