Louisiana § RS 31:187 - Mineral right created by party acquiring land not affected by sale
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:187 — Mineral right created by party acquiring land not affected by sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 31:187. Mineral right created by party acquiring land not affected by sale
If the whole of the land is adjudicated to the party who created a mineral right or to his successor, the right is not extinguished or otherwise affected and the mineral right owner has no interest in the proceeds of the sale. In such cases, the party to whom the land is adjudicated is entitled to a credit on the total purchase price equal to the proportionate value of the mineral right or interest therein.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §187, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 31:187 cover?
Section RS 31:187 ("Mineral right created by party acquiring land not affected by sale") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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