Henderson v. Plymouth Oil Co.

While I am unable to agree with the final conclusion reached by the majority of the court, I do, however, agree with their conclusion that the actual conveyance of the Pickrell property to the Big Lake Oil Company, rather than to the Plymouth Oil Company, does not materially affect the merits of this case, with respect to that property.

The Big Lake Company was merely organized for the purpose of protecting the interest of Pickrell and his associates, and as the majority opinion aptly says:

“The Plymouth Oil Company was at all times the real company in the minds of the parties.”

For most…