Property Ownership

In Tennessee, a 'mineral rights reservation' in a deed means the grantor:

AIs granting the mineral rights to the grantee
BIs retaining ownership of subsurface mineral rights while conveying surface rights✓ Correct
CProhibits the grantee from mining
DHas already sold the mineral rights to a third party

Explanation

A mineral rights reservation in a deed allows the grantor to convey surface rights to the grantee while retaining ownership of subsurface mineral resources (oil, gas, coal, etc.).

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