OXY USA, Inc. v. Southwestern Energy Production Co.

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice HINOJOSA.

This case involves an indemnity agreement between two major oil and gas companies. After both parties filed motions for summary judgment, the trial court granted the motion of appellee, Southwestern Energy Production Company (“SEPCO”) and denied the motion of appellant, OXY USA, Inc. (“OXY”). In four issues, OXY contends the trial court erred in granting SEPCO’s motion for summary judgment and in denying its motion for summary judgment. We reverse and render.

A. BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June 5, 1997, OXY and SEPCO entered into a Seismic and…