Simpson v. Buckner's Adm'r

Opinion op the Coubt by

Hobson, Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellant J. P. Simpson is the owner in fee simple of a tract of 90 acres of land in Ohio county. On April 23, 1929, he executed to Buckner, La Rue, and Buckner an oil and gas lease covering this land. By the first clause of the writing the lessor in consideration of $1 cash in hand paid, and “of the covenants and agreements ’ hereinafter contained,” granted to the lessees the land for the sole purpose of mining and operating for oil, gas, etc. Then follow these provisions:

“It is agreed that, this lease shall remain in force for a term of…