Samson Resources Co. v. Cloud

MEMORANDUM OPINION

HUNTER, Chief Judge:

Appellant seeks review of the trial court’s award of treble damages, attorney’s fees, expenses and costs to Appellee for Appellant’s alleged violation of the Oklahoma Surface Damages Act, 52 O.S. Supp.1982 §§ 318.2-318.9 (the Act).

Appellant, as a gas well operator, notified Appellee, a surface owner, by certified mail, of its intent to drill a well on Appel- lee’s land in Haskell County, pursuant to Section 318.3 of the Act. Within five (5) days, Appellant attempted to negotiate with Appellee regarding the amount of surface damages, but the parties could…