Johnston v. Shaffer
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Oklahoma County : AV. 0. Crow, Assigned Judge. Suit by Nettie Johnston, administratrix of the estate of Nathaniel Johnston, against J. K, D. Shaftf¿r. Demurrer to plaintiff’s evidence sustained, and judgment for defendant, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
HOOKER, c.
This suit was instituted by Nettie Johnston, as the admin-istratrix of the estate of her husband, against J. K. D. Shaffer, to recover damages alleged to have been caused to her husband in his lifetime and to his estate after his .death in the following manner: That on January 30, 1912, the said Johnston, deceased, executed to one Slick an oil and gas lease on certain real estate, which lease, among other things, contained the following clauses:(1) The lessee agrees to commence a well on said premises within twelve months from the date thereof or thereafter pay first parly…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Brown v. WilsonSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1916
- Fox v. TylerCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1901
- Barnsdall Oil Co. v. LeahyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1912
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