Winter v. United States

McMANUS, Senior District Judge.

Appellant-plaintiff, Keith D. Winter, appeals from a final judgment below1 quieting title to mineral rights in favor of the United States, 624 F.Supp. 38. Keith D. *153Winter, heir of David P. Winter, brought this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2409a to quiet title to fifty percent of the minerals, except coal, underlying 320 acres in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Appellees, the United States; Tenneco Oil Company and Paulette Williamson, were the only answering defendants below. Tenneco and Williamson claim oil and gas leases in the property. For reversal, Keith D.…