Smith v. Walker

Opinion by

RUTH, C.

This action grew out of the “plugging” of a gas well by E. Walker, acting under orders from oooe Cahill, State Conservation Officer, wno was acting under the directions of the Corporation Commission. Walker filed his action to declare a lien upon the leasehold for labor. Defendants filed answer and cross-petition praying damages against Walker. Upon trial of the case the defendant objected to the introduction of any testimony on the part of the plaintiff, and the objection was sustained. The cause was tried to, a jury on the cross-petition and a verdict returned for…