26-Step Mechanical Framework For Interpreting Deeds?
Texas courts reject "mechanical" deed interpretation while creating a 28-step framework. Bush v. Yarborough reveals the irony of structured analysis disguised as flexible law.
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TEXAS OIL AND GAS LAW BULLETIN
Texas courts reject "mechanical" deed interpretation while creating a 28-step framework. Bush v. Yarborough reveals the irony of structured analysis disguised as flexible law.
If your co-tenant drills the well… does your lease still live? The Texas Supreme Court just tackled a high-stakes question that’s shaken up oil and gas titles across the state.
What happens when a court reads your contract literally for one issue but decides what 'makes sense' for another? A geophysicist just found out.
Lario Oil & Gas Co. v. Black Hawk Energy Services, Ltd. highlights the importance of carefully drafting jury instructions and questions.
When can a Texas court rule on New Mexico property disputes? The answer hinges on whether the property interest is 'central' or just 'incidental' to the real fight.
When your neighbor's wastewater tanks your oil wells, when exactly can you sue? A Texas court wrestles with a timing question reshaping industry battles.
The storm that nearly broke Texas wasn't enough to excuse Kinder Morgan's $100 million breach. What was missing from their defense?
When can a Texas court rule on New Mexico property disputes? The answer hinges on whether the property interest is 'central' or just 'incidental' to the real fight.
$180M oil case lost when Apollo refused to fix expert's flawed damages model. Without expert testimony meant no damages recovery in technical fields.
Lease royalty calculated on “market value at the well” held to bear a proportion of gas used off the lease premises as a form of post-production cost under the workback method...
Texas Crude and Warwick sued Burlington after it refused to drill 44 proposed wells, claiming it would be "imprudent." Court ruled operator must drill when all parties consent.
Protecting proprietary information is a key concern for many businesses, and issues can arise when employees transition between competitors.