Colorado § 34-43-111 - Top not to be followed beyond lines.
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§ 34-43-111. Top not to be followed beyond lines.
If the top or apex of a lode in its longitudinal course extends beyond the exterior lines of the claim at any point on the surface, or as extended vertically downward, such lode may not be followed in its longitudinal course beyond the point where it is intersected by the exterior lines.
Source: L. 1874: p. 187, § 10. G.L. § 1820. G.S. § 2406. R.S. 08: § 4202. C.L. § 3288. CSA: C. 110, § 178. CRS 53: § 92-22-11. C.R.S. 1963: § 92-22-11.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-43-111 ("Top not to be followed beyond lines.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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