Richlands Oil Co. v. Morriss
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of the city of Norfolk. Decree for defendants. Complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Keith, P.,
delivered the opinion of the court.
The facts necessary to an understanding of this controversy are as follows: '>
Dabney and Webb had obtained leases upon certain lands in Kentucky, which gave them the privilege of prospecting for oil and gas. The consideration stated in these leases is “one dollar in hand paid;” and they thereby acquired the exclusive right to enter upon the leased lands to drill for oil, gas or water, and to erect, maintain and remove all structures, pipe lines and machinery necessary for the production and storage of oil, gas or water; and it was provided that if…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Steelsmith v. GartlanWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1898
- Bosher v. R. & H. Land Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1892
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- Brennan v. HunterSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1918
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