I'm not admitted in Massachusetts but it seems to me that even though you are in possession of the oil, you did not purchase it and you do not own...

You might be able to obtain information from the state governmental authority that regulates the oil and gas industry (e.g., the Texas Railroad...

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Do mineral right owners have authority over who will be drilling, like a company of their choosing? also if a landowner has cont

I'm confused by your question because you don't say whether you are talking about leased mineral interests or unleased mineral interests. Also,...

Is an oil company liable to legal owners of property for back royalties gained before a lease is actually signed by said owner?

The heirs are definitely owed back royalties. The interesting question is whether those back royalties should be based on the royalty share stated...

If the land is still producing, your mineral interest is valid and the land is in Texas, the operator must pay royalties within a specified period...

My landlord is trying to charge us for a gas bill that he has already billed us for, after his bill was really high.

Have a look at Section 25.142 of the Electric Substantive Rules promulgated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. If you believe these rules...

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I just recently received a 100.00 Draft and a PAID UP OIL,GAS AND MINERAL LEASE document from a John Atkins (Agent)

I agree with the other answers. You say that John Atkins is "our Agent" but he it sound like he is the agent of an undisclosed principal who may...

Is a company obligated to disclosue the source of their commodities?

Producers generally have an obligation under state laws to report to a state regulatory body on a lease by lease basis the volumes of oil and as...

How can we change our old oil and gas lease?

I agree that should not sign anything until you have consulted with an attorney. You don't say where the land is located. The law of the state...

If an oil company misses 7 payments of royaties checks does that break a lease?

I generally agree with the other answers. The answer to your question depends not only on the language of your lease but where the land is...