§ 30-1-6-1 Administrators, executors, and guardians; powers to execute leases; term; jurisdiction; sale of leases; petition
§ 30-1-6-2 Sale of leases; order of court; notice; royalties; bonus
§ 30-1-6-3 Bidding; report; hearing; endorsement
§ 30-1-6-4 Consolidating with adjoining land; joint development
§ 30-1-6-5 Acts conclusive; disaffirmance denied

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 30 > Article 1 > Chapter 6 - Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5