N.d. Energy Services v. Lime Rock Resources Iii-A

Summary

The court affirmed summary judgment for Lime Rock, holding that its oil and gas leases authorized the use of temporary layflat hoses to transport water for fracking. The court also held that ND Energy had constructive notice of Lime Rock’s surface-use rights and therefore was not a good-faith purchaser. Because Lime Rock’s use was justified by its preexisting property rights, ND Energy’s interference and injunction claims failed.