Offset Well Disputes

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Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), Supreme Court of Texas

Submitted amicus curiae brief on behalf of TXOGA in lease interpretation case. Lessor argued that operator had failed to drill a required offset well under the lease. The Court of Appeals agreed with the lessor. Amicus curiae brief on behalf of TXOGA explained the purpose and history of offset provisions and argued that the Court of Appeals' interpretation was illogical. The Texas Supreme Court reversed the lower court, ruling in favor of the operator.

Type of Case: Amicus Curiae Briefs, Offset Well Disputes