§ 3837.30 Disputes about acquiring a delinquent co-claimant's interests.
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.