Legal Opinion
Humble Oil & Refining Company v. Williams
Texas Supreme Court
Decided October 25, 1967No. B-273PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GREENHILL, Justice.
This is a suit by the owner of the surface of a tract of land, Johnnie D. Williams, against the Humble Oil & Refining Company, the owner of a valid oil and gas lease, for damages to the surface. Humble’s lease had been obtained from Williams’ predecessor in title, and Williams bought the land subject to the lease. Williams alleged a willful trespass, and his recovery is based on an alleged use by Humble of more of the property than was reasonably necessary for its operations. Trial was to the court without a jury. Williams recovered a judgment for $550, and Humble appealed.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Brown v. LundellTexas Supreme Court · 1961
- Warren Petroleum Corp. v. MartinTexas Supreme Court · 1954
- Warren Petroleum Corporation v. MonzingoTexas Supreme Court · 1957
- Meyer v. CoxCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1952
- Robinson Drilling Co. v. MosesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1953
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3Cited by47 opinions
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