Subdivision 1. Abstract attached to complaint. The complaint in an action under this chapter must describe the mineral land to be mined. An abstract of the land must be attached to the complaint. The abstract must show the title to the land as it appears on the deeds and leases recorded in the county where the land is.
Subd. 2. Ownership from records. When the action is heard, the court must decide who are the owners of the land described in the complaint. The decision must be based on the properly executed deeds or leases recorded in the county where the land is.
(9594) 1907 c 177 s 2; 1988 c 469 art 8 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 553 - 566 — Declaratory, Corrective And Administrative Remedies
Chapter 560 — Actions Involving Mineral Land
Section 560.01 — In District Court, By Owners Of Half The Land.
Section 560.02 — Complaint Describes Land; Court Decides Ownership.
Section 560.03 — If Suers Own Half And Get Bond, They May Mine.
Section 560.04 — Mining; Accounting; Profits; Liens; Liability.
Section 560.05 — Miners May Use Surface As Necessary.
Section 560.06 — Nonmining Owners Have Access.
Section 560.07 — If Majority Does Not Act, Minority May Take Over.
Section 560.08 — No Liens Except Judgments May Attach To The Land.