# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 444.050: 444.050 Ownership of ore

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MO_C444_S444.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 444.050
- **Heading:** 444.050 Ownership of ore
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 444 / Section 444.050

## Text

444.050. Ownership of ore. — All lead ore or other mineral, dug or mined in or upon lands of any person in this state, shall be deemed and held to be the absolute property of the owner or lessee of such lands, except in cases where it is modified, changed or transferred by express contract.

(RSMo 1939 § 14787, A.L. 1955 p. 655) Prior revisions: 1929 § 13597; 1919 § 7440; 1909 § 8412

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