California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §853: Upon the failure of a coowner of a mine or mining claim to contribute his proportionate share of the taxes that have been levied and assessed upon the mine or mining claim for the period of five years

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A coowner of a mine who fails to pay their share of taxes assessed over five years may face consequences under mining law regarding ownership interests.

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Upon the failure of a coowner of a mine or mining claim to contribute his proportionate share of the taxes that have been levied and assessed upon the mine or mining claim for the period of five years, a coowner who has paid that share may, at the expiration of the five years, serve upon the delinquent coowner notice thereof.

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