Legal Opinion
BP America Production Company v. Laddex, Ltd.
Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District (Amarillo)
Decided February 17, 2015No. 07-13-00392-CVPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Mackey K. Hancock, Justice
Appellant, BP America Production Company (BP), appeals a judgment finding that its mineral lease covering certain lands had terminated for failing to produce in paying quantities and declaring that appel-lee, Laddex, Ltd., possesses all right, title, and interest to the mineral estate on the land by virtue of its subsequent lease. We will reverse and remand.
Factual and Procedural Background
On January 13, 1971, an oil and gas lease (“the Arrington lease”) covering certain property in Roberts County was executed, providing for a primary term of five years and…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Walker v. PackerTexas Supreme Court · 1992
- Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. MirandaTexas Supreme Court · 2004
- Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1985
- Kerry Heckman, on Behalf of Themselves and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Williamson CountyTexas Supreme Court · 2012
- Williams v. LaraTexas Supreme Court · 2001
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.