West Virginia Code
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 - It is the intent of the Legislature, in empowering the...

§55-12A-2. Definitions - As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:...

§55-12A-3. Jurisdiction of the Circuit Court - The circuit court of the county wherein the minerals sought...

§55-12A-4. When Court May Appoint Special Commissioner; Persons Authorized to Institute Proceedings - (a) If the title to any mineral interest is vested...

§55-12A-5. Persons to Be Joined as Defendants; Contents of Verified Petition; Notice; Guardian Ad Litem - (a) The person filing a petition under this article shall...

§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... - (a) If upon presentation to the court of the petition,...

§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 - (a) (1) If an owner of any mineral interest leased...

§55-12A-8. Petitioner's Attorneys' Fees, Expenses and Court Costs - All of the petitioner's attorneys' fees, expenses and court costs...

§55-12A-9. Limitation of Action by Unknown or Missing Owner or Abandoning Owner - After the expiration of seven years from the date of...

§55-12A-10. Severability - If any part of this article is adjudged to be...