Moerman v. Prairie Rose Resources, Inc.

¶1 Irene and John Moerman appeal the judgment and order of the District Court for the Seventh Judicial District, Wibaux County, denying their claim that the oil and gas lease at issue in this case has expired or has been forfeited. We affirm.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Whether the District Court correctly concluded that the parties’ oil and gas lease remained in effect.

¶4 2. Whether the District Court was correct in awarding Prairie Rose Resources, Inc. (Prairie), its attorney fees.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶5 Irene and John Moerman (the Moermans) lived on a…