Some of you may be familiar with a large list of minerals that were taken by Jeanette Rayner and Danny Rayner under a Sheriff’s Conveyance Order August 10, 2006. The sheriff at the time was Kieran McMullen. I owned between 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 mineral acres. My records are very complete with current addresses and recorded mineral deeds and previous leases. Grady County sent the summons to where my parents lived 60 years ago. They did not use one recorded address. My social security number is in plain sight and I pay Oklahoma Taxes. MY CURRENT ADDRESS AT THE TIME WAS RECORDED IN THE COURT HOUSE. According to county records there was a long list of minerals taken. The court case is 6 files 3 inches thick! A lawyer in 2008 won 6 individuals’ minerals back and the only reason he didn’t win the 7th case is the individual didn’t have proper records of ownership. Vitruvian has drilled 2 wells. I had received all the documentation that went to the Oil and Gas Commission but was never contacted regarding pooling etc. When I called Vitruvian they told me about the 2006 judgment. I was astounded!!! All my documents including transfer of these minerals to me from my father are recorded!!! Is anyone out there familiar with this case? I have contacted a couple of lawyers. It is difficult to decide if I should pursue this. This is not a question of ownership. It is a question of the County, Sheriff, District Attorney simply taking away someone’s minerals. Now my question is cost of pursuing the case. I would appreciate anyone’s knowledge of this case or advice. Thanks, Val Connell Carter
Hi Val. I mentioned this to a lawyer friend named Joe Carson. He said to have you give him a call if you would like… 405 206 4033. Hope he can help… I would assume the people were supposed to pursue due diligence in finding you. Good luck.
Thanks for the info I will call him next week. Yes you would assume “due diligence” or any diligence at all.