Receiver for minority mineral interest in action where location of defendant-owner unknown

55-219. Receiver for minority mineral interest in action where location of defendant-owner unknown. In an action filed by any person, firm or corporation owning an interest in the minerals in any tract or tracts of land in the state of Kansas or owning an oil and gas lease on such an interest wherein it is made to appear that the defendant or defendants in such action own or appear to own in the aggregate a minority interest in said minerals thereunder but that the residence, business address or whereabouts of one (1) or more of the defendants cannot be ascertained, the district court of the county wherein such tract or tracts of land are situated shall have the power to appoint a receiver over the mineral interest of such defendants whose residence, business address, or whereabouts are unknown, upon compliance with the procedure set forth in K.S.A. 55-220. History: L. 1973, ch. 218, § 1; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026