2.4.0.82111100 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingenciestruefalsefalse1false falsefalseD2013Q2YTDhttp://www.sec.gov/CIK0001346980duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:001true 1us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]2false 2us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;"><div style="line-height:120%;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Commitments and contingencies</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:6px;text-indent:32px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">Standby letters of credit (“Letters”) available under our senior secured revolving credit facility are used in lieu of surety bonds with various organizations for liabilities relating to the operation of oil and natural gas properties. We had various Letters outstanding totaling </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">$920</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> as of </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">June 30, 2013</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> and </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">December 31, 2012</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. Interest on each Letter accrues at the lender’s prime rate plus applicable margin for all amounts paid by the lenders under the Letters. No amounts were paid by the lenders under the Letters, therefore we paid no interest on the Letters during the </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">six</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> months ended </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">June 30, 2013</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> or </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">2012</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:8px;text-align:left;padding-left:30px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"><br clear="none"/></font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:8px;text-align:left;padding-left:30px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Naylor Farms, Inc., individually and as class representative on behalf of all similarly situated persons v. Chaparral Energy, L.L.C.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:6px;text-indent:32px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On June 7, 2011, Naylor Farms, Inc. (the “Plaintiff”), filed a complaint against us, alleging claims on behalf of itself and non-governmental royalty interest owners in oil and natural gas wells we operate in Oklahoma. The Plaintiff asserts class claims seeking recovery for underpayment of royalties, alleging damages in excess of </font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;color:#000000;text-decoration:none;">$5,000</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">. The Plaintiff also requests allowable interest, punitive damages, cancellation of leases, other equitable relief, and an award of attorney fees and costs. We have denied liability on the claims and raised arguments and defenses that, if accepted by the Court, will result in no loss to us. The case was stayed on August 9, 2012 to allow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit to decide two unrelated cases that had issues similar to this case. The Tenth Circuit issued its opinions in those unrelated cases on July 9, 2013 and mandates were issued July 31, 2013. On August 12, 2013, the Plaintiffs filed a motion to lift the stay and re-open the proceedings.  At this time, a class has not been certified and discovery will resume when the case is re-opened and the stay is lifted. As such, we are not yet able to estimate a possible loss, or range of possible loss, if any.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:6px;text-indent:32px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:13px;text-align:left;padding-left:30px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;font-style:italic;">Amanda Dodson, individually and as class representative on behalf of all similarly situated persons v. Chaparral Energy, L.L.C.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-bottom:13px;text-align:left;text-indent:30px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">On May 10, 2013, Amanda Dodson (the “Plaintiff”), filed a complaint against us, alleging claims on behalf of herself and al</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">l non-governmental Oklahoma citizens who are royalty interest owners in oil and natural gas wells we operate in Oklahoma. The Petition was not served until July 2, 2013. The Plaintiff asserts class claims seeking recovery</font><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> for underpayment of royalties, alleging entitlement to actual damages in an unspecified amount. The Plaintiff also requests allowable interest, punitive damages, injunctive relief, an accounting, disgorgement damages, and an award of attorney fees and costs. We have denied liability on the claims and raised arguments and defenses that, if accepted by the Court, will result in no loss to us. At this time, a class has not been certified and discovery is beginning. As such, we are not yet able to estimate a possible loss, or range of possible loss, if any.</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:6px;text-indent:32px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">In our opinion, there are no other material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. However, due to the nature of our business, certain legal or administrative proceedings may arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these legal matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect them to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.</font></div></div>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaThe entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name FASB Interpretation (FIN) -Number 14 -Paragraph 3 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. 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