Candy

In Cautionary Tale, Montana Court Upholds Producer’s Right to Drill

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a natural gas company’s right to drill beneath the Montana ranch of candy billionaire Forrest Mars. The ruling, considered significant for its split-estate implications, also offers a cautionary tale about proper paperwork.

January 26, 2009

In Cautionary Tale, Montana Court Upholds Producer’s Right to Drill

The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a natural gas company’s right to drill beneath the Montana ranch of candy billionaire Forrest Mars. The ruling, considered significant for its split-estate implications, also offers a cautionary tale about proper paperwork.

January 26, 2009