Legal Opinion
Massey v. TXO Production Corp.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided August 19, 1992No. 23,807-CAPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NORRIS, Judge.
John S.C. Massey sued Amoco Production Company and others to dissolve two mineral leases for failure to pay royalties, and for damages, statutory penalties and attorney fees. Amoco filed a dilatory exception of prematurity, urging it had not received proper written notice and time to respond prior to suit, as provided by the Louisiana Mineral Code. The trial court sustained the objection and Massey now appeals. We affirm. Amoco has also filed a motion which we do not consider.
Factual background
Massey’s original petition, filed in May 1990, relates that the subject property, 40…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Duncan v. DuncanLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1978
- Willis v. FranklinLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1982
- Fuller v. Franks Petroleum, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1987
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