Davis v. Howard

SIMS, Justice.

The sole question for determination is whether the trial court erred in giving ap-pellee, Charles F. Howard, until February 1, 1954, to remove his oil well equipment from the lands of appellants, Ernie Davis and wife, after judgment was entered on November 23, 1953, canceling the lease on account of appellee having abandoned it.

An oil and gas lease had been executed in 1907 covering the 50 acre farm in Wayne County which is now owned by appellants. The lease provided it should remain in force and effect for a period of 20 years and as long thereafter as oil or gas is produced…