Category Archives: Oil & Gas

When, if at all, does a Pooling Agreement Trigger an Area of Mutual Interest Obligation?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Hunt Oil Company of Canada Inc v. Shell Canada Limited, 2009 ABQB 627 PDF Version:  When, if at all, does a pooling agreement trigger an area of mutual interest obligation? In a 1994 decision, Luscar v Pembina Resources … Continue reading →

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Williston Wildcatters: bluster no substitute for reasons and yet another judicially created leave and licence

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Montreal Trust Co v. Williston Wildcatters Corp., 2009 SKCA 85 PDF version: Williston Wildcatters: bluster no substitute for reasons and yet another judicially created leave and licence Over the last decade we have seen litigation in both Saskatchewan … Continue reading →

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Ontario Oil and Gas Case of interest to the Calgary Bar

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Tribute Resources Inc v. McKinley Farms Ltd, 2009 CanLII 33043 (ON S.C.)  PDF version: Ontario Oil and Gas Case of interest to the Calgary Bar. While most of the country’s oil and gas cases are decided in Alberta … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal Rejects the Constructive Trust Analysis in Brookfield

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Brookfield Bridge Lending Fund Inc. v. Vanquish Oil and Gas Corporation, 2009 ABCA 99, reversing 2008 ABQB 444 PDF version:  Court of Appeal rejects the constructive trust analysis in Brookfield The Court of Appeal by a 2:1 majority (Justices … Continue reading →

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Successful application for summary dismissal in an oil and gas lease validity case

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Nigel Bankes

Case considered: Desoto Resources Limited v Encana Corporation, 2009 ABQB 337 PDF version: Successful application for summary dismissal in an oil and gas lease validity case In this case Jodie L. Mason, Master in Chambers, granted summary dismissal of an … Continue reading →

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