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Vol. 19, No. 52 Week of December 28, 2014
Providing coverage of Bakken oil and gas


Payment needed to bind purchase option

Options without consideration are gifts that can be revoked at will; even a small payment can secure an option for minerals in ND

Jannelle Steger Combs

For Petroleum News Bakken

On Dec. 18, 2014, the North Dakota Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case originating from property in Burleigh County. The ruling has an effect on mineral ownership across North Dakota. ient proof that there were funds tendered to McCormick to bind the option. However, the existence of considerat....

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