Title 30 — Mineral Lands and MiningRelease 119-73
§32 Findings by jury; costs
Title 30 › Chapter CHAPTER 2— - MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL › § 32
Summary
If a suit under section 30 shows neither side proves they own the land, the jury must say so. No one gets court costs, and the claimant can't apply for or get a land patent until they perfect their title.
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Title 30, §32
Mineral Lands and Mining — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
If, in any action brought pursuant to section 30 of this title, title to the ground in controversy shall not be established by either party, the jury shall so find, and judgment shall be entered according to the verdict. In such case costs shall not be allowed to either party, and the claimant shall not proceed in the land office or be entitled to a patent for the ground in controversy until he shall have perfected his title.
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30 U.S.C. § 32
Title 30 — Mineral Lands and Mining
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73