Amoco Production Co. v. Hugoton Energy Corp.

CIVIL ACTION

BELOT, District Judge.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Before the court are cross-motions for summary judgment (Docs. 86 & 88). The parties have filed several other documents in support or opposition (Docs. 87, 89, 92, 96, 97 & 98). For the reasons stated below, the court grants Hugoton Energy Corporation’s motion (Doc. 88) and denies Amoco Production Company’s motion (Doe. 86).

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

This diversity action arises from the alleged breach of a contract created to promote oil exploration on land leased by Amoco. The court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a).

II. STANDARDS FOR…