Exxon Corporation and Exxon Texas, Inc. v. Emerald Oil & Gas Company, L.C. and Laurie T. Miesch

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

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No. 05-1076

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Exxon Corporation and Exxon Texas, Inc., Petitioners,

v.

Emerald Oil & Gas Company, L.C. and Laurie T. Miesch, et al., Respondents

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On Petition for Review from the

Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth District of Texas

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Argued February 13, 2007

Justice O’Neill did not participate in the decision.

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