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· 8/3/1977

Jimmie Cook, a Single Woman v. El Paso Natural Gas Company, a Delaware Corporation, and Phillips Petroleum Company, a Delaware Corporation

Citations

  • 560 F.2d 978
  • 58 Oil & Gas Rep. 206
  • 1977 U.S. App. LEXIS 12188

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  • reasonable prudent operator rule inapplicable in common lessee case, proof of drainage all that is required
  • a lessee who is excused from drilling a second well is not necessarily excused from seeking alternative remedies to protect against drainage
  • a lessee who is excused from drilling a second well is not necessarily excused from seeking alternative remedies to protect against drainage

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Judges: Lewis, Breit-Enstein, Doyle

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