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ad coelum doctrine

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A quick definition of ad coelum doctrine:

The ad coelum doctrine is a rule in common law that says a person who owns land also owns everything above and below it, all the way up to the sky and down to the earth's core. This includes things like coal and other solid minerals, but not things like oil and gas that can move around. Another rule, called the rule of capture, applies to those types of minerals instead.

A more thorough explanation:

The ad coelum doctrine is a common-law rule that states a landowner has ownership of everything above and below their land, from the sky to the earth's core, including all minerals. This rule applies to "hard" minerals like coal but not "fugacious" minerals like oil and gas. It is also known as the rule of vertical ownership.

If a landowner discovers a coal deposit beneath their property, they have the right to extract and sell it. Similarly, if a landowner wants to build a tall structure on their land, they have the right to do so without interference from neighboring property owners.

However, if a neighboring landowner drills for oil and gas beneath their property, they may be able to extract it even if it lies beneath the first landowner's property. This is because oil and gas are considered fugacious minerals and are subject to the rule of capture, which allows a landowner to extract them as long as they can capture them.

These examples illustrate how the ad coelum doctrine applies to ownership of minerals and structures above and below the land. It is an important principle in property law that helps define the rights and responsibilities of landowners.

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