Grass v. Big Creek Development Co.
West Virginia Supreme Court
Error to Circuit Court, Lincoln County. Action by John M. Grass and others against the Big Creek Development Company. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
LyNCh, Judge :
Of a judgment,for $7000, rendered upon the verdict of a jury in an action of assumpsit brought by John M. Grass, defendant, Big Creek Development Company, complains on writ of error.
In July, 1907, Grass as owner leased 100 acres of land to C. H. Freeman for the sole purpose of mining and operating for oil and gas, the consideration being a cash payment of $100, one eighth of the oil produced, and $200 annually for each gas well the product from which should be marketed and used off the premises. As Freeman’s assignee, defendant soon thereafter entered upon the premises and…
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