Sargent v. Crandall

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Frantz.

Sargent owned 240 acres of land in Adams County. He and Crandall entered into negotiations for the drilling and equipping of three wells on this land, the first of which was to be put in by Crandall at his expense, the other two by Crandall at Sargent’s expense.

Crandall was to furnish the motor for the well he was obligated to pay for, and Sargent to furnish motors for the other two wells. As part of the agreement, Crandall was to have the right to occupy the acreage for approximately one year, with the right to continue occupation for an additional four years. A…