Sharples Corp. v. Sinclair Wyoming Oil Co.

OPINION

This is an action involving the so-called Howell and Rigdon 1/15th interest in the oil and gas in the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of Sec. 3, Township 26 North, Range 90 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, and located in the so-called Lost Soldier Field. The interest was acquired by Drayton Oil and Drilling Company in August, 1942, and was by it conveyed to the Sinclair Wyoming Oil Company, defendant herein. Sharples Corporation, the plaintiff herein, claims that it is entitled to participate in the benefits of the purchase of the Howell and Rigdon…