Louisiana Code § RS 31:85

Extinction of mineral royalties
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
A mineral royalty is extinguished by: (1) prescription resulting from nonuse for ten years; (2) confusion with the title out of which it was created; (3) renunciation of the royalty right on the part of him to whom it is due, or the express remission of his right; (4) expiration of the time for which the royalty right was granted or happening of the dissolving condition attached to the mineral royalty; or (5) extinction of the right of him who established the mineral royalty, except that the extinction of a mineral servitude by inheritance or by any act of the servitude owner does not extinguish a royalty burdening the servitude unless the royalty owner is a party to the act or otherwise consents expressly and in writing to become bound by it.

‹ Prev All Louisiana sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.