Legal Opinion
Morriss v. Barton
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided September 23, 1947No. 32564PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRiley, J.
This action was commenced January 9, 1943 by Elizabeth Barton against S. W. Anthony to recover damages for willful destruction of production from an oil and gas lease and for negligent operation of the lease. The land was owned by plaintiff and leased to Anthony for the production of oil and gas.
On January 17, 1944, after answer was filed, defendant S. W. Anthony died. The action was revived as against the executors of his estate.
The land consists of the north 13.84 acres of lot 1, sec. 4, twp. 16 N., R. 12 E. in Creek county. On April 27, 1936, plaintiff executed and delivered to S. W.…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Hewlett v. GeorgeMississippi Supreme Court · 1891
- Hartman Ranch Co. v. Associated Oil Co.California Supreme Court · 1937
- Sullivan v. Associated Billposters & Distributors of United States & CanadaCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1925
- Evans v. GibsonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1934
- Cragg v. Los Angeles Trust Co.California Supreme Court · 1908
23 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by50 opinions
- Finnell v. SeismicSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 2003
- Tietjens v. General Motors CorporationSupreme Court of Missouri · 1967
- Hayes v. GillTennessee Supreme Court · 1965
- Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Anchorage, Inc. v. Superior Burner Service Co.Alaska Supreme Court · 1967
- G.J.D. ex rel. G.J.D. v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1998
45 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.