Wilkins v. Nelson
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Sixth Judicial District Court, Parish of Ouachita; Fred M. Odom, Judge. Action by J. D,. Wilkins against Oscar Nelson and another. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
This is an action to set aside a sale of all of the oil, gas, and mineral rights in and to and under 120 acres of land situated in the parish of Ouachita, on the ground of lesion beyond moiety. An exception of no cause of action was sustained, plaintiff’s suit dismissed, and he appeals.
The sale was executed by plaintiff to defendant Oscar Nelson on. March 19, 1919. The price paid was $900 cash ánd one-eighth interest in and to all of the oil produced or saved from said land.
The petition alleges, in substance, that the „land is situated in the heart of the gas field, with producing wells of…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Frost-Johnson Lumber Co. v. Salling's HeirsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1922
- Morgan v. O'Bannon & JulienSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1910
- Copley v. FlintSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1841
- Snoddy v. BrashearSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1848
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