Sec. 5. An action brought under this chapter by an adjacent mineral producer must be brought in the circuit court or superior court of the county:
(1) in which the land that contains the mineral interest of an unknown or missing owner sought to be affected is entirely located; or
(2) if the land is located in more than one (1) county:
(A) the county where the largest part of the land is located; or
(B) if equal parts of the land are in multiple counties, in any county that contains an equal part of the land.
As added by P.L.28-2015, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 23. Conveyance of Property Interests Less Than Fee Simple
Chapter 13. Mineral Estates of Unknown or Missing Owners
32-23-13-1. "Adjacent Mineral Producer"
32-23-13-2. "Mineral Interest of an Unknown or Missing Owner"
32-23-13-3. "Unknown or Missing Owner"
32-23-13-4. Mineral Interest of an Unknown or Missing Owner; Lease to Produce or Develop
32-23-13-6. Action; Requirements; Guardian Ad Litem
32-23-13-7. Court Determinations; Trustee Appointment
32-23-13-8. Additional Court Proceedings
32-23-13-9. Trustee Duties; Lease
32-23-13-10. Lease Payments; Distribution of Funds
32-23-13-11. Subsequent Court Proceedings