Clarkson & Co. v. Continental Resources, Inc.

WILBUR, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Clarkson and Company (Clark-son) owned and leased land in Harding County, South Dakota, on which Continental Resources, Inc. (Continental) conducted oil and gas exploration activities. Continental agreed to pay Clarkson for use of and damage to Clarkson’s property. Clarkson sued Continental, seeking declaratory relief to clarify the terms of the payment agreement Continental and Clarkson made. After cross-motions for summary judgment and a court trial, the trial court granted judgment to Clarkson for $164,102.

[¶ 2.] Continental raises the following issues on appeal:

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