Mountain States Oil Corp. v. Sandoval

For convenience, plaintiff in error will hereinafter be mentioned as lessee, and defendant in error will be designated as lessor. Lessor brought this action against lessee alleging, inter alia, the execution of oil and gas leases between the parties on or about June 29, 1925; that lessee immediately took possession, which has continued to date; that since 1927 lessee has continuously taken gas from the premises, refined and marketed the same, and appropriated practically all proceeds to its own use; that since 1927 it has neglected, failed and refused to further explore said premises, either…