Writ refused. There is no error of law in the court of appeal opinion.
DIXON, J., dissents from refusal, being of the opinion that lignite is a "mineral" clearly included in the o. & g. lease and covered by the royalty clause: "On all other minerals or kindred products mined", etc. Nevertheless, whether an o. & g. lease would permit stripmining is extremely doubtful, in the absence of provision specifically permitting it.
CALOGERO and MARCUS, JJ.,...
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