§ 3871.4 Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception.

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Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) > PART 3870—ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND CONFLICTS > Subpart 3871—Adverse Claims

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When an adverse claim is filed as aforesaid, the authorized officer will endorse upon the same the precise date of filing and preserve a record of the date of notifications issued thereon; and thereafter all proceedings on the application for patent will be stayed with the exception of the completion of the publication and posting of notices and plat and the filing of the necessary proof thereof, until the controversy shall have been finally adjudicated in court or the adverse claim waiver or withdrawn.

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§ 3871.4 Patent proceedings stayed when adverse claim is filed; exception. · 43 CFR § 3871.4 | Frix