Avitts v. Amoco Prod. Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 21388
No(s). s. 94-60058, -60059 (5th Cir. May 22, 1995)

The court holds that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction in an action brought by surface and royalty interest owners against past and current operators of an oil field for alleged injuries to the owners' property interests. The court first holds that removal jurisdiction under 28 U....