Clovelly Oil Co. v. Midstates Petroleum Co.

EZELL, Judge.

I iln this matter, Clovelly Oil Company appeals the granting of Midstates Petroleum Company’s motion for summary judgment dismissing its declaratory action and suit for breach of contract. For the following reasons, we hereby reverse the grant of summary judgment and remand this case to the trial court.

By assignment and bill of sale dated September 1, 2007, Midstates acquired mineral leases, wells, agreements, and equipment located in Evangeline Parish from Opex Energy. The contract included (original emphasis removed, bold emphasis ours):

All operating agreements, joint venture…