Property Ownership
In North Dakota, which of the following BEST describes 'property rights in gross' as they apply to mineral rights?
ARights that run with the land to successive owners
BRights held by an individual or company that do not pass automatically with surface land ownership✓ Correct
CRights that are recorded in the county register
DRights that are only valid for 10 years
Explanation
Mineral rights held 'in gross' are personal rights that belong to a specific individual or company and do not automatically transfer with the surface land. They may be separately conveyed, leased, or retained.
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