Grubstake Inv. Ass'n v. Coyle

This suit was brought by appellants against appellees for title, and for the possession of a 20-acre tract of leased land which was leased to appellants to bore for oil or gas or other minerals, and to enjoin appellees from occupying or trespassing in and upon said premises, alleging that appellees had, without the knowledge or consent of appellants, erected thereon certain machinery, boilers, houses, and other equipment, and were interfering with appellants’ use of said premises.

The defense of appellees was that they were operating an gil well under a permit from the state of Texas,…