Who Owns The Coal?

General Mineral Rights Discussion
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I have a deed in West Virginia that specifically states that I own 1/8 of the Oil and Gas Rights on the property. This was inherited from a relative in the early 1900s.

In the deed there is NO mention of coal or minerals in general, just that I own the O&G rights.

Does anyone know if I also own the coal based on this deed? Or would the deed to have to say “all minerals” or coal specifically for me to ALSO own the coal?

Thanks!

2

Unless it specifically states that you own the coal, you do not own the coal. It was either conveyed separately, or transferred with the deed