Mich. Comp. Laws § 319.109: Lessees under oil or gas lease; right to maintain or defend processings.

Sec. 9.

In case a person or persons, holding a majority in interest in such lands, has or have executed an oil and gas lease or leases to any person, firm or corporation, such lessee or lessees may institute and maintain or defend any suit provided for by this act, either in the name of such lessee or in the name of his lessor.