Norris Oil Co. v. Von Glahn

The judgment herein quieted title in respondent whose interest is a leasehold estate. The court found that the two leases theretofore executed by respondent to appellants had terminated prior to the commencement of this action and the latter now have no interest in the lands described.

Appellants contend here that the default under the lease resulting from their failure to commence drilling operations within a year from the date of the writing and their failure to tender rentals within the year did not ipso facto terminate their rights. They claim that the leases could be terminated only upon…