Chapter 560 — In District Court, by Owners of Half the Land
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 560 — In District Court, by Owners of Half the Land
560.01
In District Court, by Owners of Half the Land
Lets owners of half or more of mineral land sue in district court for permission to mine.
560.02
Complaint Describes Land; Court Decides Ownership
Requires the complaint to describe the land and attach a title abstract.
560.03
If Suers Own Half and Get Bond, They May Mine
Allows owners of half or more to mine after posting a bond.
560.04
Mining; Accounting; Profits; Liens; Liability
Sets rules for mining operations, accounting, and profit sharing.
560.05
Miners May Use Surface as Necessary
Lets miners use the land surface for equipment, buildings, and roads.
560.06
Nonmining Owners Have Access
Gives non-mining owners the right to access the mine to check accounts.
560.07
If Majority Does Not Act, Minority May Take Over
Lets a minority owner mine if the majority owner refuses or abandons mining.
560.08
No Liens Except Judgments May Attach to the Land
Blocks most liens from attaching to mineral land being mined under this chapter.
560.09
Action, Partition Apply Only to Output
Limits this chapter's actions and partition orders to mining output only.