Plumber v. Southern Oil Co.

Opinion op the Court by

Chief Justice Carroll

Affirming.

On April 21,1916, Plumber, in consideration of $1.00 paid by C. W. Sale and Company, leased to them the oil and gas privileges in a tract of land containing 160 acres “for the term of ten years from date and as much longer .thereafter as oil and gas is found thereon. ’ ’

*244It was further provided iu the lease:

“First: Lessee agrees to drill a well upon said premises within one year from this date or thereafter pay to lessors rentals as hereinafter provided until a well is completed or the property hereby granted is reconveyed to lessors.

“Second…