Hasquet v. Big West Oil Co.

RUDKIN, Circuit Judge.

So far as deemed material to a proper understanding of the questions presented for decision, the allegations of the complaint in this case are as follows: That on April 15,1921, the plaintiffs entered into a contract with one Allen, agreeing to lease to him the oil and g'as privileges underlying certain lands owned by the plaintiffs in the state of Montana.; that, pursuant to this contract, the plaintiffs executed and delivered the oil and gas lease to Allen; that on July 14, 1921, Allen assigned the oil and gas lease -to the defendant, and the lease and the assignment…