Comet Energy Services, LLC v. Powder River Oil & Gas Ventures LLC

VOIGT, Chief Justice.

[¶1] Comet Energy Services, LLC (Comet) appeals from the denial of its cross motion for summary judgment and from the award of summary judgment in favor of Powder River Oil & Gas Ventures LLC (Powder River). The dispute was over the proper interpretation of an assignment of certain interests. The district court found that the assignment was unambiguous and awarded summary judgment. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

[¶2] In August of 1998, Powder River purchased from Forcenergy Onshore, Inc. (Forcenergy) certain interests conveyed by an Assignment, Bill of Sale and Conveyance…