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North Dakota Supreme Court hears arguments over oil royalty deductions

States Newsroom · October 2, 2026

The North Dakota Supreme Court is poised to make a key decision in a case where one of the state’s largest oil companies is accused of withholding excessive amounts of money from the royalty checks it pays to mineral owners. The mineral owners, led by Diana Skarphol, are appealing a district court’s decision to…

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North Dakota Supreme Court hears arguments over oil royalty deductions

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