82-1-203. Demand for release prior to action. At least 20 days before bringing the action provided for in this part, the owner of the leased land, either personally or by the owner's agent or attorney, shall demand of the holder of the lease, if the demand by ordinary diligence can be made in this state, that the lease or abstract of the lease be released of record. The demand must be written. When written, a copy, when shown to be a copy, may be used as evidence in any court with the same force and effect as the original.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 22, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 6904, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 6904, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 218, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 73-116; amd. Sec. 189, Ch. 575, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2714, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 82. Minerals, Oil, and Gas
Part 2. Cancellation and Forfeiture of Oil, Gas, or Mineral Leases
82-1-201. Release of record upon forfeiture, cancellation, or expiration of lease -- penalty
82-1-202. Action to compel release -- procedure without court action
82-1-203. Demand for release prior to action
82-1-204. Joinder of plaintiffs in actions concerning oil and gas leases