North Dakota Code 1-04-14 – Validation of mineral reservations and deeds
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Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 47-10-21 and 47-10-22:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 1-04-14
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. All reservations of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal, contained in all deeds and transfers of real property in this state; and
2. All conveyances and transfers of minerals or mineral deposits other than coal, separate from the surface rights, by mineral deed or otherwise, executed prior to January 1, 1943, hereby are declared legal and valid for all purposes. No action to contest the validity or legality of such reservations or conveyances or transfers by reason of any of the said provisions may be brought in the courts of this state unless commenced within ninety days after the taking effect of this code.