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urn: urn:us-la:rs:31:215
citation: "R.S. 31:215"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 31 › Chapter 13 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1980, number: 150, section: 2, effective_date: 1981-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Contracts; partnership status

A written contract for the joint exploration, development, or operation of mineral rights does not create a partnership unless the contract expressly so provides.