Legal Opinion
Harris v. Stephens Production Co.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided June 29, 1992No. 92-269PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Robert H. Dudley, Justice.
The plaintiffs, Joe and Elena Harris, filed this suit claiming a 100% working interest ownership of the oil, gas, and mineral rights in a 40-acre tract and the concomitant rights to the proceeds from a nearby commercially producing well that is located in the same drilling unit. The chancellor found the plaintiffs’ claims to be without merit, and they appeal. The ruling of the chancellor was correct, and we affirm.
In 1961, Bert Tankersley leased his oil, gas, and mineral interest in 100 acres to Gulf Oil Corporation. The lease included the 40 acres at issue in the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Brown & Hackney v. DaubsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1919
- Sternberg v. Snow King Baking Powder CompanySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1933
- Myers v. MuussSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1984
- Mays v. BarnettSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1921
3Cited by12 opinions
- Richard Torti, Sr. v. John Hancock Life Insurance CoCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2017
- Caplener v. Bluebonnet Milling Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1995
- Taylor v. HinkleSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2004
- Joe Smith v. David H. Arrington Oil & GasCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2012
- Matter of Estate of DavidsonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1992
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.