Nuts and Bolts of Mineral Title Examination
The papers presented at the 2015 Special Institute on Nuts and Bolts of Mineral Title Examination are available both as a written manual (looseleaf binder or downloadable file) and audio CD or download (See audio options in the drop-down menu). Chapters include:
- Land descriptions and the public land survey system
- Constructive notice: a multi-state perspective
- An overview of courthouse records
- Practical aspects of preparing worksheets, chaining title, and document interpretation
- Title opinions: types, basis, format, and intended audience
- Putting the substance of the opinion on paper
- Basic conveyance principles
- Common issues in preparation of a title opinion
- Industry agreements affecting record title
- A review of ownership interests in lands and ownership entities
- Lease issues for opinion purposes
- Mineral and leasehold conveyance issues
- Probate proceedings in conveyance of mineral interests
- Mineral title under water bodies, railroads, streets, and highways
- Overview of complicating factors affecting title
- Curative documents and tools
- Fundamentals of drilling and spacing units and statutory pooling
- Professionalism and ethical considerations for the title examiner
Mineral Law Series Volume 2015, Number 2 (April 2015)Manual (looseleaf or download): 1 volume/926 pagesAudio (CDs or download): 730 minutesISBN 978-1-882047-95-6
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