Pyle v. Finnessy
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 45, Oct. T., 1922, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. Butler Co., Sept. T., 1920, No. 48, on verdict for plaintiff, in case of E. H. Pyle v. M. B. Finnessy. Ejectment for land in Muddy Creek Township. Before Reiber, P. J. The opinion of the Supreme Court states the facts. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant appealed. Errors assigned, inter alia, were various rulings and instructions, appearing by the opinion of the Supreme Court, quoting the record.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Sadler,
Plaintiff, owner of certain land by deed bearing date July 26, 1919, brought ejectment to recover against the defendant who held possession under two leases *56made for definite terms, then expired, and “so long thereafter as oil or gas can be produced in paying quantities.” The former’s grantor had conveyed, subject to rentals in the four wells drilled upon the land, and these royalties had been purchased and are owned by the defendant lessee. It was claimed that the operations were conducted occasionally, but without financial success, and by reason thereof a…
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