43 C.F.R. § 3837.30 Disputes about acquiring a delinquent co-claimant's interests.
Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior
If co-claimants are engaged in a dispute regarding the acquisition of a delinquent co-claimant's interests— (a) The co-claimants must resolve the dispute, without BLM involvement, in a court of competent jurisdiction or proceeding as permitted within the state where the disputed claims are located. (b) The co-claimants must file with BLM a certified copy of the judgment, decree, or settlement agreement resolving the dispute before BLM will update its records.
Title 43: Public Lands: Interior
PART 3837—ACQUIRING A DELINQUENT CO-CLAIMANT'S INTERESTS IN A MINING CLAIM OR SITE
Subpart C—Resolving Co-Claimant Disputes About Acquiring a Delinquent Co-Claimant's Interests
§ 3837.30 Disputes about acquiring a delinquent co-claimant's interests.