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Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

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17] Several years later, the Harts entered into a mineral lease with Spanoil Exploration with a three-year primary term that would conclude on May 9, 2004, even though the Harts’ mineral servitude would expire on March 3, 2004 if not used. [18] 20] The CUA permit was obtained on January 20, 2004.

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Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

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The Fifth Circuit’s ruling in Bonin will impact future flood-damage litigation by making it easier for plaintiff landowners to bring claims against various State River Authorities for decisions made in the maintenance, conservation, and supervision of dams, reservoirs, rivers, and streams in their respective watersheds. Caremark, Inc.,

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

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arose from a 2004 mineral lease covering nearly 1,400 acres in Sections 9, 10, 15, 16, and 21, Township 15 North, Range 15 West, in Caddo Parish. [2] Louisiana Mineral Code article 124 provides for lease maintenance beyond the primary term by production in paying quantities. 2004-1464 (La.App. Tauren Exploration, Inc.

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