Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Exxon Corp. v. Miesch held that false statements made during lease renegotiations may support a cause of action for fraud or for negligent misrepresentation. This case involved failed attempts […]
Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. In Neel v. HECI Exploration Co., 942 S.W.2d 212 (Tex. App. — Austin, Jan. 23, 1997, n.w.h.) the court concludes that the implied covenant to protect the leasehold in […]
CASE OF THE MONTH Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the cases may be of significance to you. The case of Jones v. Colle, 727 S.W.2d 262 (Tex. 1987), established the meaning and force of the “Mother Hubbard” clause as commonly found in […]
Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. In Greer v. J. Hiram Moore, Ltd.,1 the court determined that a “Mother Hubbard” clause in a deed will not convey a significant property interest not clearly contemplated by the language […]
Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Petroleum Synergy Group, Inc. v. Occidental Permian, Ltd. 331 S.W.3d 14 (Tex. App.–Amarillo 2010, pet. denied), provides an analysis of the implied covenant to protect against drainage of the […]
CASE OF THE MONTH Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Texas Oil & Gas Corporation v. Hagen, S.W.2d , 31 Tex. S. Ct. J. 140 (December 19, 1987). Hagen owns royalty in gas units largely owned […]
CASE OF THE MONTH Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Cabot Corporation v. Brown, S.W.2d , 31 Tex. S. Ct. J. 116 (Text Dec. 9, 1987). Brown, as lessor and royalty owner, sued Cabot, as lessee and […]
