Mitchell Energy Corp. v. Bartlett

OPINION

BRIGHAM, Justice.

In this ease concerning alleged permanent injury to land, the primary issues we must determine are whether appellees 1 timely filed their lawsuits against appellant Mitchell Energy Corporation (Mitchell) and whether the evidence establishes that Mitchell caused appellees’ alleged injuries. We hold that most of appellees’ claims are time-barred and that there is no evidence of causation. Consequently, we reverse the trial court’s judgment and render judgment that appellees take nothing from Mitchell.

I. Background Facts and Procedural History.

Appellees are all landowners…