Vaughn v. Hearrell

STEWART, Judge.

This case involves the construction of an oil and gas lease executed by appellant, Archie Vaughn, as lessor, which through mesne assignments was acquired by appel-lee, Jack L. Hearrell. Appellant brought this action in the Green Circuit Court for an adjudication of the question of whether the lease covering his farm had terminated. Based upon the facts as stipulated appellant moved for summary judgment and the trial court held the lease was still valid and in full force and effect.

The questions raised below and renewed before this Court for determination are whether the lease…