Hardeman v. Witbeck, 286 U.S. 444 (1932)

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Hardeman v. Witbeck


No. 503


Argued April 12, 1932
Decided May 23, 1932
286 U.S. 444

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

In order to avail of the preference right to a permit to prospect for oil and gas allowed by the Leasing Act to one who has erected a monument and posted the prescribed notice, applicant within thirty days thereafter must not only file his application, but must also pay the application fee required by the regulations. P. 446.

51 F.2d 450 affirmed.

Certiorari, 284 U.S. 613, to review the reversal of a decree adjudging the present petitioner to be the beneficial owner of a prospecting permit that had been issued to the respondent by the Land Department.