Kenan v. George Rodman, Inc. (In Re George Rodman, Inc.)

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER

RICHARD L. BOHANON, Bankruptcy Judge.

We are again asked to interpret provisions of Oklahoma’s oil and gas lien statutes for purposes of administration of this bankruptcy estate. The issue for determination is a narrow one and in the most elementary terms is a question of when the statutory four month period for filing a lien statement runs as to a supplier of labor or material under contract to service multiple leases. The facts which follow will place the issue in its proper context. We find the case to be one of first impression in this jurisdiction.

The trustee…