Westerman v. Dinsmore
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Pleasants County. Bill by C. G. Wfestermán and others against L.. D. Dinsmore and others. Decree for defendants, and plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
PoeeenbaRgeR, Judge:
The appellants, C. G. Westerman and others, filed their bill in the circuit court of Pleasants county for relief against forfeiture of an oil and gas lease, in which they were interested, and to enjoin the appellees from operating under a subsequent one on the same land. The preliminary injunction, granted thereon, was dissolved and the bill dismissed.
The old lease for a term of two years, dated Aug. 17, 1907, covering 77 acres, executed to L. J. Murphy, by Lloyd Bailey and wife, contained the following condition: “Provided that this lease shall become null and void unless…
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