Hess Wins Case Against One OH Landowner, Settles with Others

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Last October MDN told you about a court case that Hess lost in a lower Ohio court. Hess promised to "vigorously challenge" the decision and appeal it to a higher court (see Hess Will Challenge OH Court Decision to End Lease). The crux of the case: Hess purchased leases from Mason Dixon Energy and didn't live up to the terms of the lease--they didn't drill within five years and didn't make an extra payment--then tried to make up for it at the last minute with payments to extend the leases. Three landowners won that original case, but on appeal, Hess has won against one of the landowners and it appears Hess is ready to settle with the other 300 or so landowners in the area that are affected...

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