Dunhill Resources I, L.L.C. v. Louisiana Ex Rel. Louisiana State Mineral Board

RULING ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT

BRADY, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs complaint (doc. 7), dated January 17, 2003, filed by the defendants, the State of Louisiana and the State Mineral Board (the “Mineral Board”). The plaintiff, Dunhill Resources (“Dunhill”) has filed an opposition. The Mineral Board has filed a reply. Oral arguments were held on April 10, 2003 and the matter was submitted following the receipt of memorandums from both sides. Subject matter jurisdiction is based on federal question pursuant to…