Graefe & Graefe, Inc. v. Beaver Mesa Exploration Co.

COYTE, Judge.

Plaintiffs filed these suits against defendants seeking to quiet title against certain oil leases held by defendants. From a conditional decree entered by the court, plaintiffs appeal. We affirm as to the conditional decree on the Graefe well No. 1, but conclude that an absolute decree should have been entered as to the rest of the acreage.

Defendant Joe D. Mechalke and plaintiffs Graefe and Rensink entered into separate oil and gas lease agreements dated May 25, 1970, covering 2,880 acres. Plaintiffs do not own 100% of the interest in these lands, but the remaining rights are…