Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated v. Plains Exploration & Production Company

OPINION

LAURA CARTER HIGLEY, Justice.

Appellee, Plains Exploration & Productions Company, recovered over $83 million in a lawsuit against the federal government concerning offshore oil and gas leases. Appellant, Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated, claimed an interest in a portion of Plains Exploration’s recovery and brought the underlying suit. The trial court rendered summary judgment in favor of Plains Exploration on Torch Energy’s claims. In two issues, Torch Energy argues the trial court erred by granting summary judgment (1) on its breach of contract claim because Torch Energy, in its…