Norhill Energy LLC v. McDaniel

OPINION

BONNIE SUDDERTH, JUSTICE

I. Introduction

In three issues, Appellant Norhill Energy LLC appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor of Appellee George McDaniel. We reverse and render.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

On September 20, 2010, Norhill and McDaniel entered into a two-year oil and gas lease on 240 acres of McDaniel’s land. Norhill’s owner, Steve Selinger, admitted that at the time the lease was executed, he had minimal experience in the oil and gas business. In fact, the McDaniel lease was the first one Norhill had ever tried to drill.

The lease provided for a two-year…