(765 ILCS 515/12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9212)
Sec. 12.
If any surface owner is named as a defendant and acquires
an interest in the severed mineral interest by a judgement entered in accordance
with subsection (g) of Section 11, said owner shall be liable to the plaintiff
for his proportionate part of any taxes paid by plaintiff corresponding
to said severed mineral interest and such reasonable attorney fees and costs
as the court may allow and a judgment may be entered therefor in favor of
the plaintiff if they are not paid as provided by the court.
(Source: P.A. 83-571.)
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