The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. If not superseded, BlueStone would be permitted to deduct post-production costs. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. If not superseded, BlueStone would be permitted to deduct post-production costs. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

Factual and Procedural Background. While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., 3d 198, 211 (Tex.

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