Calhoun v. Ardis

Plaintiffs allege that they own a certain tract of land in Red River parish, and that defendants J. B. Ardis and the Texas Company, a corporation, have slandered their title, the said Ardis by claiming to be the owner of all minerals, including oil, in and under said land, and the Texas Company by claiming to have an oil, gas, and mineral lease on the property.

Defendants, in answer, asserted ownership of the minerals in themselves, thereby converting the suit into a petitory action, making the said Ardis and the Texas Company plaintiffs, in the converted action.

AVhen the case was called for…