Andrus v. Shell Oil Co. : the marketability standard and the oil-shale exception
Journal Article
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· Denver Law J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6609736
In Andrus v Shell Oil Co., the Supreme Court affirmed a Tenth Circuit decision which had held that a future marketability standard applies to oil-shale claims located prior to 1920. In so holding, the Supreme Court created an exception to the present marketability standard established in Coleman v. United States. The factual and legal background of the case and the Supreme Court's reasoning are reviewed, and the soundness of the Court's rationale is questioned. Policy considerations relating to the effect of the decision on the oil-shale-leasing program could result in a massive windfall for a few oil companies and a substantial loss to the people of the United States, the author feels. 68 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 6609736
- Journal Information:
- Denver Law J.; (United States), Journal Name: Denver Law J.; (United States) Vol. 58:2; ISSN DLJOD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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