James v. Gulf Refining Co.

Bill of interpleader was filed by appellee, the defendants, including appellants, the County of Jasper, the Trustees of the Heidelberg Special Consolidated School and others. There were no claims made by any of the parties except the James heirs and the Trustees of the Heidelberg School. The bill sought an adjudication of the title to certain funds impounded by appellee as proceeds from royalties accumulated from the production of oil from the lands involved. The answer of the James heirs sets forth their claim to the lands and the royalties therefrom, and prays for cancellation of any claims…