Collins v. Laclede Gas Co.

GARDNER, Chief Judge.

This action was the product of a process of evolution in that it was developed from various and sundry efforts on the-part of appellants to enjoin the exercise of the power of eminent domain condemning certain alleged property rights of appellants. The various proceedings had and taken by the appellants prior to the institution of this action are set out in-great detail in their complaint. The parties will be referred to as they were designated in the trial court.

Plaintiffs are co-partners and oil lessees owning certain property rights in portions of the property sought…