The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

In the 1920s—the time the deed at issue was executed—lessors commonly reserved a one-eighth royalty interest when they executed oil and gas leases. In addition to the estate misconception theory, the Court analyzed the “legacy of the one-eighth royalty.” Dils Co. , 2d 904 (Tex. Dawkins , 483 S.W.3d

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

18-0983, 2021 WL 1045723, at *1 (Tex. 19, 2021) (“ Eagle II ”). In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. TRO-X sought money damages to remedy the alleged breach, not transfer of title of a share of the Interests. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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The Energy Law

APRIL 19, 2021

18-0983, 2021 WL 1045723, at *1 (Tex. 19, 2021) (“ Eagle II ”). In Eagle II , TRO-X alleged that Eagle failed to pay TRO-X its share of income generated from production on the equitable interests. TRO-X sought money damages to remedy the alleged breach, not transfer of title of a share of the Interests. TRO-X, L.P. ,

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