Can "Free of Cost" Term Achieve Point-of-Sale Royalty Base?
Court Interprets “Free of Cost Forever” Royalty Language Broadly
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Proving and Establishing Mandatory Venue
In this mandamus proceeding, the court ordered venue transfer to Irion County, Texas, ruling the suit involved damages to real property under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §15.011. M3P Directional Services, Ltd. challenged the trial court’s denial, asserting mandatory venue in Irion County.
Unclear Jury Instructions Allow for Various Interpretations
Lario Oil & Gas Co. v. Black Hawk Energy Services, Ltd. highlights the importance of carefully drafting jury instructions and questions.
When Force Majeure Isn't Enough: The Causation Trap That Cost Kinder Morgan $100 Million
The storm that nearly broke Texas wasn't enough to excuse Kinder Morgan's $100 million breach. What was missing from their defense?
Texas Business Court Weighs Jurisdiction over Out-of-State Property Interests
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 $180 Million Rides on an Expert's Supplementation Decision
$180M oil case lost when Apollo refused to fix expert's flawed damages model. Without expert testimony meant no damages recovery in technical fields.