Citizens National Bank of Emporia, Kansas v. Socony Mobil Oil Co.

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This is a suit to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease on 9600 acres of land in Hemphill and Lipscomb Counties, Texas. All parties to this action filed motions for summary judgment. The trial court granted appellee’s motion, overruled appellants’ motion, and entered judgment for appellee and declared, the lease in full force and effect.

The original land owners and leasors were Walter S. Jones and wife, Olive T. Jones, and the former’s brother, Evan C. Jones, who was unmarried. On January 27, 1947, these-leasors executed the lease in question to Earl Vandale.…