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
Unitex WI, LLC v. CT Land & Cattle Co., LLC, No. 07-23-00390-CV, 2024 WL 3249338 (Tex. App.—Amarillo June 28, 2024, pet. filed)...more
3/25/2025
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Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Forced Pooling ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mineral Leases ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Property Owners ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Surface Owner ,
Texas