Hüttenstättengesetz
The Hüttenstättengesetz was a legal act in Prussia that addressed the rights and responsibilities associated with mining operations, particularly concerning the ownership and extraction of ores and minerals. It was enacted in the mid-19th century, aiming to modernize and standardize mining law in a period of significant industrial growth. The law sought to clarify the complex relationship between landowners and mining entrepreneurs, establishing rules for access to mineral resources that might lie beneath private property.
Key provisions of the Hüttenstättengesetz often included stipulations regarding the "owner's right" to minerals, which could