Ohio Circuit Courts March 15, 1892 (Herrington v. Wood)

Seney, J.

The petition alleges in substance the following facts :

That on July 12, 1888, one George J. Kelley entered into a contract in writing with one William C. Needles, whereby Kelley demised and leased unto Needles, his heirs and assigns, certain premises for the purpose and with the exclusive right of drilling for oil or gas.