Stanolind Oil & Gas Company v. State of Texas

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the Court of Civil Appeals, reformed the trial court judgment and affirmed the reformed judgment, holding that the land in dispute was vacant public land, Stanolind's lease application was void because it was filed by a licensed surveyor, and the State's title was not impaired by non‑joined parties. The Court also affirmed that a plea in abatement must allege the specific nature and extent of the interest of any non‑joined parties and that failure to do so renders the plea ineffective.