This recent case (Rock River Minerals, LP v. Pioneer Nat. Res. USA Inc., No. 08-23-00216-CV, 2024 WL 4528917 [Tex. App.—El Paso Oct. 18, 2024, no pet. h.]) explored whether an assignment of an overriding royalty interest,...more
Under Van Dyke, deeds with double-fraction royalty reservations referencing “1/8” are presumed to reserve a floating royalty interest unless clearly contradicted. Defenses like waiver, ratification, and limitations cannot...more
5/12/2025
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Appeals ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Interpretation ,
Contract Terms ,
Deeds ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mineral Leases ,
Mineral Rights ,
Oil & Gas ,
Property Owners ,
Royalties ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Texas ,
Unjust Enrichment
This lease royalty case involved a dispute over whether the lessee was permitted to deduct volumes of gas used off the premises to power post-production activities on other gas produced from the same well. Carl v. Hilcorp...more
4/17/2025
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Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Interpretation ,
Contract Terms ,
Gas Royalties ,
Mineral Leases ,
Oil & Gas ,
Property Owners ,
Texas ,
TX Supreme Court