Explanation of Louisiana mineral law and the doctrine of liberative prescription: policy considerations for common law jurisdictions

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Energy Law Policy; (United States)

OSTI ID:5873538

Dobray, D

Louisiana is a leading producer of oil and gas despite its small size in comparison with Texas, Alaska, and California. The author describes the basic features of Louisiana's unique property system and the forms of mineral ownership under that system, including divided ownership and pooled interests. She examines the state's pro-development doctrine of liberative prescription and its effect on mineral rights, and discusses the policy choices which permeate the state's approach. Louisiana mineral law is based upon notions inherent in the Civil Law that dismembered interests in land cannot be conveyed in perpetuity nor transferred or reserved as future interests, which allows mineral rights to be terminated if they are unused. Louisiana incorporates a computerized approach to dispute resolution, thanks to a rich legislative and jurisprudential background.

• Research Organization: Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge
• OSTI ID: 5873538
• Journal Information: J. Energy Law Policy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Law Policy; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN JELPE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290400* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Energy Resources
294000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Fossil Fuels
ABANDONED SITES
FEDERAL REGION VI
LAND OWNERSHIP
LEGAL ASPECTS
LOUISIANA
MINERAL RIGHTS
NORTH AMERICA
OWNERSHIP
PROPERTY RIGHTS
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
USA