Goldsmith v. Humble Oil & Refining Co.

This case had its beginning in an application filed by petitioner Goldsmith with the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to drill an oil and gas well, as an exception to Rule 37, on a tract of land 7 1/2 by 75 1/20 varas in dimensions and containing about 1/10 of an acre.. The application having been granted, respondent filed this suit to test the validity of the order and to enjoin the drilling of the well. After the evidence had been heard the trial court withdrew the case from the jury and rendered judgment that respondent take nothing by its suit. The Court of Civil Appeals,…