§173. Mineral lessee's interest subject to partition; susceptibility of dependent rights to partition
Co-owners of the lessee's interest in a mineral lease may compel partition of their rights. Co-owners of a dependent right created by fewer than all of the co-owners of the lessee's interest cannot be compelled to partition their right.
Acts 1974, No. 50, §173, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.