NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY v. L.D. DRILLING, INC.

Case No. 6:08-cv-01405-JTM-KGG.

NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. L.D. DRILLING, INC., et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Kansas.

February 12, 2016.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Northern Natural Gas Company, Plaintiff, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

L.D. Drilling, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Val Energy, Inc., Defendant, represented by Clinton M. Goos , Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Nash Oil & Gas, Inc., Defendant, represented by Adam S. Davis , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, Brian J. Madden , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP & Thomas A. Rottinghaus , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP.

Allam Exploration, LLC, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Apollo Energies Inc, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Bill R. Milton, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Brenda M. Riffey, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Carl Dudrey, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

David Munro, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

HJB, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Ivan W. Milton, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

John P. Hastings, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Kim B. Shoemaker, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Davis, Defendant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Larry D. Riffey, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Larry E. Keenan, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Lies Exploration, LLC, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Lisa M. Milton, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Nancy H. Shoemaker, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Paul J. Beaver, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Robert P. Bayer, II, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Steven Eugene Young, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Tammy Milton, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Timothy R. Keenan, Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Vision Investments, LLC, Defendant, represented by Adam S. Davis , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, Brian J. Madden , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP & Thomas A. Rottinghaus , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP.

Vosburgh Exploration, LLC, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Whitetail Energy, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Dale L. Smith and Mae D. Smith Revocable Trust Dated 12/05/2007, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Eric D. Stinson Trust Dated January 25, 2007, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Dale L. Smith, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Mae D. Smith, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Eric D. Stinson, Defendant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

L.D. Davis, Counter Claimant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Drilling, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Nash Oil & Gas, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Brian J. Madden , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, Clinton M. Goos , Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Val Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Clinton M. Goos , Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Allam Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Apollo Energies Inc, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Lies Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

David Munro, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Brenda M. Riffey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Larry D. Riffey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Vosburgh Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Robert P. Bayer, II, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Eric D. Stinson Trust Dated January 25, 2007, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Eric D. Stinson, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Paul J. Beaver, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Carl Dudrey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

HJB, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Larry E. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Timothy R. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Bill R. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Ivan W. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Lisa M. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Tammy Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Kim B. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Nancy H. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Vision Investments, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Whitetail Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Steven Eugene Young, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Dale L. Smith and Mae D. Smith Revocable Trust Dated 12/05/2007, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Dale L. Smith, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Mae D. Smith, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

John P. Hastings, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Nash Oil & Gas, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Adam S. Davis , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP, Brian J. Madden , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP & Thomas A. Rottinghaus , Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP.

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

HJB, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Lisa M. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Timothy R. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Drilling, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Kim B. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Bill R. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Larry E. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Carl Dudrey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Tammy Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Whitetail Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Steven Eugene Young, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Nancy H. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Davis, Counter Claimant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Ivan W. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

Val Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Clinton M. Goos , Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

David Munro, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Dale L. Smith, Trustee, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Brenda M. Riffey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Allam Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Apollo Energies Inc, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Vosburgh Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Robert P. Bayer, II, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Lies Exploration, LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Eric D. Stinson Trust Dated January 25, 2007, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Larry D. Riffey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

John P. Hastings, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Val Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Clinton M. Goos , Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Eric D. Stinson, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. & Will B. Wohlford , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Dale L. Smith and Mae D. Smith Revocable Trust Dated 12/05/2007, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Mae D. Smith, Counter Claimant, represented by Jeffery L. Carmichael , Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd..

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.

HJB, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Lisa M. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Timothy R. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Bill R. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Carl Dudrey, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Tammy Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Steven Eugene Young, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Whitetail Energy, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Kim B. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Nancy H. Shoemaker, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Larry E. Keenan, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Davis, Counter Claimant, represented by Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

L.D. Drilling, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Ivan W. Milton, Counter Claimant, represented by Jim H. Goering , Foulston Siefkin LLP, Michael J. Norton , Foulston Siefkin LLP & Timothy B. Mustaine , Foulston Siefkin LLP.

Northern Natural Gas Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Corey A. Neller , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Mark D. Coldiron , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Paula M. Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Phillip G. Whaley , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC, Richard A. Olmstead , Kutak Rock LLP & Stephen Lee Jantzen , Ryan Whaley Coldiron Jantzen Peters & Webber PLLC.


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

This matter is before the court on a motion by Northern Natural Gas Company to lift the stay of discovery entered on August 11, 2011 (See Dkts. 474 and 539). Defendants oppose the motion. (Dkt. 541). After reviewing the record and the parties' arguments, the court concludes...

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