Compass Energy Operating, LLC v. Robena Prop. & Royalty Co.

*1162Though somewhat diminished by the passage of time, the tsunami waves generated by an economic earthquake, consequent of an alleged attempt by Texas oil tycoons to corner the world market in silver, are still washing against distant shores. This now almost mythical silver seismic event, that once shook the very foundations of the great financial houses of Wall Street, again demonstrates its continuing effects by precipitating the litigation that currently lies before us.

At issue in this concursus proceeding are mineral interests that were owned by a bankruptcy debtor. These interests were…