Harrell v. Atlantic Refining Company

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a suit for declaratory judgment filed by Atlantic Refining Company as plaintiff, against H. M. Harrell and others as defendants, seeking a determination of the common boundary line between oil and gas leases held by plaintiff and defendants. Graves and Taub own the fee to all of the land here involved (as well as surrounding lands) and are the common lessor to both plaintiff and defendants.

It is believed that the schematic diagram of the area involved which follows, will facilitate a better understanding of the situation presented for solution:

In October 1940…