Property Ownership
A Mississippi seller agrees to convey only the surface rights to a buyer, reserving the mineral rights. The buyer receives a deed for:
AFee simple absolute including all rights
BThe surface estate only, with the seller retaining the mineral estate✓ Correct
CA life estate on the surface
DAn easement for surface use only
Explanation
When mineral rights are reserved in the deed, the buyer receives title to the surface estate only. The mineral estate (including oil, gas, and mineral rights) remains with the seller or their heirs.
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