It held the Kansas district court had jurisdiction over the initial suit as Michael alleged ownership of the mineral rights in question and Roldan made counterclaims and cross claims both of which create standing. It held the federal district court had jurisdiction under 28 USC 1444 and 2410 and there was no state judgment and neither claim preclusion or Rooker-Feldman applied. It Roland’s argument that Izen had a conflict of interest was inadequately briefed and was not raised below and thus declined to consider it.