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[Affidavit of B. A. Duffy]
Affidavit of B. A. Duffy swearing that he commenced drilling an oil and gas well on land in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas on September 1, 1939 and it began producing oil in commercial quantities only after that date. This document is unsigned.
Date:
August 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Gerald C. Betty]
Affidavit sworn by Gerald C. Betty stating that he was acquainted with A. M. Betty during her life and the estimated value of her estate.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Betty, Gerald C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Non-Development of A. W. Billingsley]
Affidavit of non-development sworn by A. W. Billingsley that land owned by Robert and B. C. Wilson and leased by Floyd C. Dodson, has not produced any oil or gas prior to 1940.
Date:
August 9, 1940
Creator:
Billingsley, A. W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application No. 25,071: Reply Brief of Defendant in Error To Application For Writ of Error.]
Document in application no. 25,071, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, presenting the defendant in error's reply the application of writ of error. The brief lists the documents relevant to the cause, details how the cause progressed through the lower courts, and presents prior cases supporting the defendant's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document certifying the transfer of an oil and gas lease of E. P. and Myrtis Farrar's property in Concho County, Texas from Floyd C. Dodson to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
August 3, 1940
Creator:
Dodson, Floyd C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Authenticated Copy of Order Approving Final Settlement, Distribution, & Discharge in Estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, Deceased
Document certifying the distribution of the estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, dividing his property between his widow and children.
Date:
June 26, 1940
Creator:
McGovern, Edward J.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940]
Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.
Date:
April 16, 1940
Creator:
Harrell, George O.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document stating the appellant's, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's, reply to the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, motion for rehearing. It states that the appellant relies on the cases, Clonts v. Johnson and Texas & N. O. R. Company vs. Whisenant.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause 1988: Brief of Appellant]
Document detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for appealing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. Included are the Statement of Nature and Result of the Suit, Appellate Jurisdiction, and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appeal From the County Court of Jones County]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. It details the decision of the court which was to reverse the judgement and that the cause is remanded.
Date:
March 8, 1940
Creator:
Grissom, Clyde
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the appellant's arguments for rehearing the cause. It lists prior cases that support their motion and the errors in the process of the court. This copy appears to be a draft and has editing marks and correction in pencil.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's reasons for requesting a rehearing. It states that the court erred in remanding the cause and lists several prior cases to support the company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Motion to File Supplemental Transcript]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company requests to have a corrected transcript filed in the cause. The motion discusses the question of jurisdiction for the cause and lists prior cases to support the oil company's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellant's Reply to Appellee's Motion For Rehearing]
Document stating the appellant 's reply to the appellee's motion for rehearing in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The reply references the cases Clonts vs. Johnson and Texas & N.O.R. vs. Whisenant as the basis for their appeal.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Brief]
Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, stating the appellee's, W. O. Rainwater's, position in the cause and presenting several prior cases to support his position.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, detailing the history of the cause in lower courts, assignments of error, propositions, and prior cases supporting Rainwater's motion.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Appellee's Reply to Appellant's Motion for Rehearing and Appellant's Motion for Writ of Certiorari]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, countering the oil company's motion for rehearing the cause. The document lists the events in the cause, Rainwater's rebuttal of the reasons put forth by the oil company, and prior cases which support Rainwater's argument.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court. This document appears to be a draft and there are editing marks and corrections made in pencil.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Brief of Appellant and Assignments of Error, Propositions, Statements, Authorities, and Arguments]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, containing a statement of the nature and result of the suit, and listing the errors of the court.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Motion for Writ of Certiorari to Perfect the Record]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the oil company states that the transcript is imperfect. The motion lists a number of documents that were omitted from the transcript by the clerk of Jones County Court and requests a writ of certiorari.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Waiver by Appellant]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, waiving the issuance and service of notice and precept of the appellee's motion for rehearing.
Date:
1940-03-23~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Amended Motion for a New Trial]
Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, detailing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's request for a new trial.
Date:
1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History