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Skip Peel
It IS almost three years later but the cheating (taking advantage of) continues. It seems there is a flaw in my lease agreement in DeSoto Parish that has just come to light. They were quick to come to my house for me to sign ratification to correct their error. All I asked for in return for correcting their problem is for a definite time for payment (since they have now not paid me for over 4 months after receiving their money) and a cost free clause, which was not unreasonable given the fact Cheaspeake has negotiated a cost free agreement with Questar. And, I will also tell you that they are robbing me in Caddo Parish with exorbitant expenses that they will not explain...they totally ignore my requests for explanation. Cherry Picking...I don't think so. These companies know most people here do not have the money to go to an attorney and sue them. Well, I don't have the money but I am going to do it.
Did they pay you to sign the ratification to correct their error? Jack Blake signs nothing for an oil company unless they pay him.
Attorneys help, but even if you hire the best you still need to have good contracts and understand the contracts.
Some peorple do feed you bull&%$* contracts to see how they can treat you. One time I had a P/L row agent tell me that putting sometihing on the "environmental Preference form" was good because that form was their bible. I bout ran that SOB out my house. He ended up putting what I wanted on the contract.
I've had them give me a contract that said I would indemnify them! They must of thought I was some kind of uninformed buffoon.
Always have an O & G attorney review your contracts. There are plenty out there.
Skip:
My apologies. I did not realize you defend mineral owners (no sarcasm). I guess I thought your opinions always slanted toward the companies. So, are you saying because this is a business deal moral turpitude is discounted?
I am from the old school, I do not take advantage of anyone and really, really take umbrage when someone takes advantage of me. I do not have an argument with you, Skip, but I have been royally screwed over by Chesapeake and I am tired of them. I do not think it is fair that I have to pay an attorney to just make sure I get what, in my opinion, should have been duly paid. And, thanks for the advice. I am going to an attorney with a good reputation (which means high dollar price) and hopefully will get some satisfaction.
Judy,
I'm also a mineral owner. I'm also am from the "Old School". When I make a deal I accept that deal as the best I can do at that time. If someone else makes a better deal then They made a better deal. I don't hold it against them or the company or myself. You got a good amount for your lease and no one held a gun to your head. If they did then you have a case. See an attorney.
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