It seem like the Kelo decision would allow the local government to bulldoze her property, make it a public park and put the royalties into their treasury.
Not that I advocate such a course of action.
Send the oil companies to my neighborhood. I’ll let them drill a mile down for a signing bonus & 18% royalties!
18%?
You would be getting screwed.
Most leases are now 20-25% depending on the area.