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Dwayne McQueen v. Zarvona Energy LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Occidental Petroleum Corporation, and Amarado Oil Company, LLC

Court of Appeals of Texas, Beaumont 09-24-00043-CV resolved

The Beaumont Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a of a pro se plaintiff's fourteen causes of action—including trespass to try title, conversion, theft, and breach of implied covenants—all premised on claimed rights under an oil and gas lease that expired in 1955. McQueen had previously litigated similar claims against the operators in 2017, resulting in summary judgment against him, and had been subject to a permanent injunction since 2014 prohibiting him from approaching within ten yards of any well.

Analysis

Beaumont Court Affirms Rule 91a Dismissal of Pro Se Plaintiff's Claims Based on Expired 1950 Oil and Gas Lease

The Beaumont Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a of a pro se plaintiff's fourteen causes of action—including trespass to try title, conversion, theft, and breach of implied covenants—all premised on claimed rights under an oil and gas lease that expired in 1955. McQueen had previously litigated similar claims against the operators in 2017, resulting in summary judgment against him, and had been subject to a permanent injunction since 2014 prohibiting him from approaching within ten yards of any well.

Joel Reese  |  Jul 20, 2026
Title Disputes Texas Court of Appeals Rule 91a Pro Se Litigation Expired Lease