West v. Russell

Opinion

THOMPSON, J.

Appellants, plaintiffs in an action to quiet title and to declare an oil and gas lease terminated because hydrocarbons are no longer being produced “in paying quantities,” appeal from an adverse judgment. We affirm the trial court.

Facts

In 1924 appellants’ predecessors in interest entered into a community oil and gas lease with respondent’s predecessor in interest. The lease provides in part: “Said lease shall continue for a period of five (5) years from and after the date of this Agreement, and so long thereafter as oil and/or gas may be produced on the demised premises in…