O'Neill v. Risinger

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Porter, J.:

On November 2, 1905, Joseph Risinger and wife made and delivered to James O’Neill an oil- and-gas lease of certain lands in Wilson county of which they were owners. Two of the provisions of the lease are involved in this proceeding. The first reads:

“In case no well for oil or gas be drilled on said premises within six months • of date hereof all rights and obligations secured under this contract shall cease and determine, unless the second party shall elect to continue this lease in force, as to all of said premises, by paying an annual…