Comprehensive mining-law reference with key cases and commentary
This volume collects important mining-case law from the American and English reports, organized alphabetically by subject and enhanced with notes and references. It’s designed for quick, practical use by lawyers, students, and professionals who work with mining rights, property, and related disputes. The edition reflects late-19th-century practice and helps readers understand how the law was applied to mining operations and concessions.
The book presents the reported cases from Volume XV, providing a mix of court decisions on ownership, conveyance, water rights, duty of care, contracts, and dispute resolution in mining contexts. It serves as a historical, jurisdiction-spanning resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to trace legal principles across mining-related issues.
- Learn how courts treat mining leases, implied duties, and the obligations of parties to develop or abandon operations.
- See how water rights and diversions are handled in mining districts, including prior appropriations and enjoined diversions.
- Explore the handling of conveyances, ouster, and title issues affecting mining properties.
- Find guidance on damages, percolating water, and the remedies available for mining disputes.
Ideal for readers of legal history, mining-law practice, and anyone researching the development of mining jurisprudence.