Denman v. Citgo Pipeline Co.

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice ROSS.

Don Denman and Peggy Denman, husband and wife, appeal the granting of Citgo Pipeline Company’s motion for summary judgment. The Denmans sued several defendants, including Citgo, for alleged contamination and injuries to their land caused by the presence of oil and gas equipment. The trial court concluded the Denmans, as subsequent purchasers of the property, lacked standing to bring suit for injuries that occurred before their purchase of the property.

The Denmans contend there are questions of fact, precluding summary judgment, as to whether Citgo still owns a…