Panel Reverses, Says Fact Issues Remain In Case Over Royalty Interest Ownership

( June 8, 2026, 11:28 AM EDT) -- EASTLAND, Texas — A Texas appellate panel has reversed and remanded a summary judgment ruling in favor of an energy company in a breach of contract case, ruling that a genuine issue of material fact exists regarding the ownership of overriding royalty interests (ORRIs) two brothers claim they inherited from their father....