Bankruptcy: Oil and Gas Lease; Surface Use

摘要

In this iteration of the bankruptcy of KY USA, KY USA is seeking a partial summary judgment that it is entitled to use the surface of the leased premises that it received pursuant to a farmout agreement The leases expressly provided that the lessee shall have an easement for right of way and pipeline purposes as well as for any purpose relating to the operation of the leased land or neighboring lands. Kentucky law clearly recognizes the oil and gas lessee's right to use the surface and thus the court grants KY's motion for partial summary judgment