Walker v. Shondrick-Nau (Slip Opinion)

O’Connor, C J.

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we are asked to apply Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act, R.C. 5301.56, to determine the ownership of certain mineral rights. Based on Corban v. Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C., 149 Ohio St.3d 512, 2016-Ohio-5796, 76 N.E.3d 1089, the Dormant Mineral Act as amended in 2006 applies in this case. And based on Dodd v. Croskey, 143 Ohio St.3d 293, 2015-Ohio-2362, 37 N.E.3d 147, the owner of the severed mineral estate preserved his rights. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the Seventh District Court of Appeals.

Relevant Background

{¶ 2} John Noon acquired the subject…