
    No. 24.
    Gulf Research & Development Co. et al. v. Leahy, U. S. District Judge, et al.
    Argued October 21, 1952.
    Decided October 27, 1952.
    
      Leonard S. Lyon argued the cause for petitioners.
    With him on the brief were Richard E. Lyon and Thomas Cooch.
    
    
      Worth-ington Campbell argued the cause for respondents.
    With him on the brief were E. Ennalls Berl and Mark N. Dono-hue.
    
   Per Curiam:

The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court.

The Chief Justice took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.  