Vice President's Message

   For a period of several months in 2006, general practice attorneys, in the small county courthouses I tend to frequent, were very concerned about a recent Mississippi Supreme Court decision (Ferrara v. Walters) which was rumored to essentially require that all gaps in a chain of title, which resulted from the absence of an estate proceeding, testate or intestate, would now necessitate an “adjudication of heirship” legal proceeding, in each instance, in order for the title to be presently marketable. Needless to say, the title companies, the banks and mortgage companies were “up in arms” contemplating that scenario.
Certainly, as landmen, we are very familiar with the more numerous gaps in a lengthy mineral chain of title – versus a common 31 year title search – and the potential implications of such a ruling on the way the oil industry operates.
Our guest speaker, at the November 10 meeting, at River Hills Club, is Brad Jones, Claims Counsel for Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company.
Brad will discuss “Complex Issues of Intestate Succession on Land Titles” – with an emphasis upon the “Ferrara” case, along with the judicial and legislative response thereto. Have the consequences of the Supreme Court ruling been ameliorated? Have any problems (or opportunities) actually been created by the legislative response? Brad will discuss this and, if time permits, a couple of other issues regarding intestacy.

MAPL/MGS/MOGLA/MIPRO 2008 CHRISTMAS PARTY
   Please mark your calendar and make your reservation for our MAPL Christmas Party and Dance scheduled from 7:00 p.m. til midnight on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Colonial Country Club.
Seize the opportunity to join our association members – as well as our partners in the oil community – the geologists, attorneys, operators, and “oilmen”, of whatever stripe, in our annual industry get-together. Coop D’Bell will be playing tunes for our enjoyment and the usual excellent hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and door prizes will be available.
Our thanks to the corporate and individual sponsors of this event – without whom the Christmas Party would not be possible! We certainly appreciate your support and encourage those, who have yet to become a co-sponsor, or have yet to receive a party invitation, to join us by calling me at (601) 842-0907 or responding by E-mail to MarkEppescpl@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!

Mark Eppes
MAPL Vice President

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MAPL Scholarship Recipient

Wesley “Hunter” Strain is the recipient of this year’s MAPL Scholarship at Hinds Community College. He is a freshman at the Raymond Campus studying athletic training. In addition to a regular class load and as part of his training, he travels with the football team and helps with the girls soccer team. Later Hunter will travel with the baseball team.
Our association is honored to be able to assist a deserving young person with their education. The Scholarship gives preference to children and grandchildren of MAPL members. If you have any questions please contact the financial aid department at Hinds.

Welcome New Members

The Mississippi Association of Petroleum Landmen is pleased to welcome our new members:

Travis Conner (Associate)
Robinson, Biggs, Ingram, Solop
& Farris, PLLC
P. O. Box 14028
Jackson, MS 39236-4028
601-713-6315
tconner@rbisf.com

Benjamin K. Kern, III (Active)
23 Pear Orchard Park
Jackson, MS 39211
601-594-4526
bjk500@gmail.com

Nicki Martinson Boland (Associate)
Renaissance Petroleum Co. LLC
2018 Meadowbrook Road
Jackson, MS 39211
601-946-5018
mgmbola@aol.com

Sandra Thomas (Active)
130 Hollybush Place
Brandon, MS 39047
601-624-9013
sethomas1970@gmail.com

Conner Perkins (Associate)
1719 Devine Street
Jackson, MS 39202
773-450-1470
Conner.Perkins@gmail.com

Jesse S. New, Jr. (Associate)
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, PA
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, MS 39158
601-856-7200
jnew@cctb.com

John H. Geary, Jr. (Associate)
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, PA
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, MS 39158
601-856-7200
jgeary@cctb.com

Joshua Philip Downer (Associate)
5355 Canton Heights Dr.
Jackson, MS 39211
601-955-4885
downejp@gmail.com

Elizabeth D. Martin (Associate)
Adams and Reese, LLP
P. O. Box 24297
Jackson, MS 39225
601-292-0772
Elizabeth.Martin@arlaw.com

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