Cases and Materials on the Law of Oil and Gas

by Maxwell, Richard C.; Martin, Patrick H.; Kramer, Bruce M.

• ISBN13: 9781566629607
• ISBN10: 1566629608
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Foundation Pr

Summary

Detailed and informed casebook examining all major aspects of law governing oil and gas. Provides original text and explanatory materials. Section titles discuss: A Brief Introduction to the Scientific and Engineering Background of Oil and Gas Law; Energy Policy; The Nature and Protection of Interests in Oil and Gas; The Oil and Gas Lease-A Close Look at Its More Important Clauses; Covenants Implied in Oil and Gas Leases; Title and Conveyancing Problems Arising From Transfers by Fee Owners and Lessors; Transfers Subsequent to a Lease; Pooling and Unitization; and Public Lands.

Table of Contents

Preface to Seventh Edition	v
Acknowledgements	vii
Table of Cases	xix
A Brief Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Background of Oil and Gas Law	1	(15)
The Nature and Protection of Interests in Oil and Gas	16	(154)
The Oil and Gas Lease---a Close Look at its More Important Clauses	170	(261)
Covenants Implied in Oil and Gas Leases	431	(91)
Title and Conveyancing Problems Arising From Transfers by Fee Owners and Lessors	522	(201)
Transfers Subsequent to a Lease	723	(87)
Pooling and Unitization	810	(201)
Public Lands	1011	(102)
APPENDICES
1. Oil and Gas Lease: An ``Unless'' Form	1079	(4)
2. Oil and Gas Lease: An ``Or'' Form	1083	(9)
3. A Mineral Deed Form	1092	(1)
4. A Defeasible Term Royalty Deed Form	1093	(2)
5. A Form for Assigning a Lease With Retention of Overriding Royalties	1095	(2)
6. A Bottom Hole Letter	1097	(2)
7. A Dry Hole Letter	1099	(1)
8. A Farm--Out Letter	1100	(2)
9. Operating Agreement	1102	(11)
Index	1113