Gilmer v. Principle Energy

Plaintiff George M. Gilmer, Jr., appeals the judgment of the trial court which granted motions for summary judgment filed by Defendants, Principle Energy, L.L.C., f/k/a/ Regal Energy, L.L.C. ("Principle"), and Classic Production Services, Inc. ("Classic"), finding that the drilling of a shut-in well, which had been tested for production of minerals, interrupted prescription on a royalty interest. Plaintiff also appeals the trial court's denial of his cross-motion for summary judgment. For the following reasons, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

FACTS

On April 1, 2008, Plaintiff signed…