It is the intent of the Legislature, in empowering the circuit courts of the state, as provided by this article, to facilitate development of coal, oil, gas, and other minerals, as part of the public policy of the state, by removing certain barriers to such development caused by interests in minerals owned by unknown or missing owners or by abandoning owners.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 55. Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale
§55-12A-3. Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court
§55-12A-4. When Court May Appoint Special Commissioner; Persons Authorized to Institute Proceedings
§55-12A-8. Petitioner's Attorneys' Fees, Expenses and Court Costs
§55-12A-9. Limitation of Action by Unknown or Missing Owner or Abandoning Owner