Myers v. Carnahan
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Monongalia County. Bill by Solomon Myers against J ohn E. 'Carnahan and others. Decree for plaintiff, and defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
'SANDERS, PRESIDENT:
On the 12th day of October, 1899, Solomon Myers leased to Oran C. Bradley for oil and gas purposes, a tract of land containing about one hundred and thirty-five acres, situated in Monongalia county. By its terms the lease was to remain in force for a term of five years from its date, and “as much longer as the relit for failure to commence operations is paid, and as long after the commencement of operations as said premises are operated for the production of oil and gas.” It was further provided that “this lease shall become null and void, and all rights hereunder shall…
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