Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Walker

Relator seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the respondent to cancel and set aside the order of cancellation and forfeiture of an oil, gas, and mineral lease, and that same be reinstated according to its terms, covenants, and conditions.

The controlling facts are as follows: That on and prior to March 17, 1909, the State sold and awarded to J. A. Ballou, at a price of $3.57 per acre, on a classification of “mineral and grazing,” under the terms of the Land Sales Act, Chapter 47, Act of 1895, Chapter 129, Act of May, 1897, and the Acts approved April 19, 1901, and April 15, 1905, and May 16,…