Limitations to the Rule of Capture

Bonus, Royalty, and Delay Rentals

Dominant Mineral Estate and Accommodation

Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI)

Concurrent Ownership: Cotenancy

Trespass in Oil & Gas

Trespass Damages

Slander of Title

Adverse Possession

Granting Clause/Mother Hubbard Clause

Habendum Clause

Production in Paying Quantities (PPQ)

Delay Rentals

Commencement of Drilling

Dry Hole, Continuous Operations, and Cessation of Production Clauses

Force Majeure Clause

Pooling Clause

Pooling Clause and NPRIs

Cost-Free Nature of Royalties

Division Order

Standard of Performance

Implied Covenant to Protect Against Drainage

Implied Covenant to Market

Implied Covenant to Develop

What is a Mineral? The Ordinary & Natural Meaning Test

Surface Substances as a Matter of Law

Conveyancing - Non-apportionment

Fractional Interest Problems (Generally)

Duhig Doctrine

Drilling Permits and Spacing Rule

Plugging Wells