Jackson v. Walker

Mr. Judge SHARP

of the Commission delivered the opinion for the court.

This is an original proceeding filed by relator, F. B. Jackson, Jr., against J. H. Walker, Commission of the General Land Office, asking that a writ of mandamus be awarded commanding J. H. Walker, as General Land Commissioner, to approve and file relator’s applications, field notes, etc., with reference to his application to prospect for oil and gas on a certain portion of the bed of Sabine River in Gregg county, Texas, and to grant him the permits requested in the application in the manner provided by law. Relator’s…