Steffey v. Ohio Oil Co., 228 Ill. App. 644 (1923)

Jan. 26, 1923 · Illinois Appellate Court
228 Ill. App. 644

M. H. Steffey et al., appellees, v. Ohio Oil Company, appellant.

Action by lessor to recover damages for breach of conditions of lease stipulating for the development of oil and gas wells. Judgment for plaintiffs. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Lawrence county; the Hon. J. C. Eagleton, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the October term, 1922.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed January 26, 1923.

Certiorari denied by Supreme Court (making opinion final).

Gee & Gee, for appellant. Frank O. Meserve and Philip W. Barnes, for appellees.

Mr. Justice Higbee

delivered the opinion of the court.