Cruzan v. Walker

The relator invokes the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to compel the Land Commissioner to issue to him a permit for development of oil and gas in the S. W. half of section 28, block B-29, of the public school lands in Ward County.

On January 2, 1907, the above named section of land, having been surveyed, with field notes filed and approved, and having been classified and appraised, was duly awarded as dry grazing land at $2.50 per acre to Frank C. Green. Green received in March, 1920, a certificate of three years occupancy. Green and wife subsequently conveyed the section to R. O.…