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Reaping What You Sow – City of Dallas Sued by Trinity East Energy

By Charles Sartain on February 19, 2014
Posted in Contract Disputes, Eminent Domain, Local Ordinances

Suppose I own a large tract of land in the region of the Barnett Shale, the exclusive right to allow (or prevent) drilling on the aforesaid land, and a desparate need for funds. You have $19 million and the desire to exploit the minerals. I take your $19 million, and when you ask for permission …

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I have been helping clients of all types resolve their commercial disputes for most of my 35 years as a lawyer. Of the many industries in which I have worked, the energy business is the most fascinating…More

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