Railroad Commission v. Woods Exploration & Producing Co.

DISSENTING OPINION

SMITH, Justice.

I respectfully dissent. By Special Order No. 2-53,009 dated February 1, 1965, the Commission prescribed a formula to be used in determining the maximum reasonable market demand for five reservoirs in the Appling Field. Woods Exploration & Producing Co., Inc., et al., instituted this suit against the Commission to test the validity of the order and enjoin its enforcement. Ben Novak and others intervened as plaintiffs. Claire Benz-Stoddard intervened as plaintiff. Aluminum Company of America, Crown Central Petroleum Corporation and others intervened as…