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Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc. v. Hankins

Tex. App.—8th Dist.July 25, 2001No. 08-99-00494-CVCited 16 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Barajas, Larsen, McCLURE
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

The trial court's order certifying a class action was affirmed on appeal. Royalty interest owners were permitted to proceed as a class against Union Pacific Resources Group for alleged breach of implied covenant and unjust enrichment related to gas pricing.

What This Ruling Means

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