West Virginia Code
Article 12A. Lease and Conveyance of Mineral Interests Owned by Missing or Unknown Owners or Abandoning Owners
§55-12A-3. Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court

The circuit court of the county wherein the minerals sought to be leased, or the major portion thereof, are situated shall have jurisdiction of the proceedings authorized by this article.

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Chapter 55. Actions, Suits and Arbitration; Judicial Sale

Article 12A. Lease and Conveyance of Mineral Interests Owned by Missing or Unknown Owners or Abandoning Owners

§55-12A-1. Legislative Intent

§55-12A-2. Definitions

§55-12A-3. Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court

§55-12A-4. When Court May Appoint Special Commissioner; Persons Authorized to Institute Proceedings

§55-12A-5. Persons to Be Joined as Defendants; Contents of Verified Petition; Notice; Guardian Ad Litem

§55-12A-6. Appointment of a Special Commissioner; Sale of Lease; Special Commissioner's Report; When Court Not to Authorize Lease; Investment of Lease Proceeds; Search for Owner; Period During Which Unknown or Missing Owner or Abandoning Owner May Es...

§55-12A-7. When Special Commissioner May Convey Title in Mineral Interest to Surface Owner; Form of Deed; Final Report of Special Commissioner; Unknown Owners; Transfer of Funds; Rulemaking

§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

§55-12A-10. Severability