Opinion ID: 1267418
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Heading: 1991Second and Third Actions Bevins v. Evans

Text: The Bevins filed a second action in 1991 seeking a mandatory injunction to stop Evans from blocking their access to the well. The Bevins also filed a third action in 1991 seeking a declaration that the 1977 lease was valid and seeking compensatory and punitive damages. The circuit court consolidated for trial the second and third actions filed by the Bevins. Before the trial of the 1991 actions could take place, however, the circuit court found the existence of a settlement agreement which included a new oil and gas lease. The settlement agreement and oil and gas lease were incorporated by reference in the May 19, 1993 order entitled Final Order Enforcing Settlement. Neither party appealed the May 19, 1993 order. On October 3, 1993, the Bevins contracted with Mountaineer Gas Company to sell the gas from the well. However, because of ongoing problems between Evans and the Bevins, Mountaineer Gas Company has not taken any gas from the well according to the Bevins.