Newton v. Gardner

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Paul Gardner sued W. F. Newton and J. K. Hughes Oil Company, Inc. Gardner alleged that Newton was engaged in the business of drilling and prospecting for oil; that Gardner and Newton entered into a joint undertaking to acquire oil and gas leases in Br'own, Comanche and Eastland Counties; that it was orally agreed that Newton was to pay for the leases and Gardner’s expenses in acquiring them; that Gardner was to devote his time and effort to locating and acquiring desirable leases; that the leases were to be jointly owned, with Gardner’s interest being a l/32nd…