Miscellaneous Clauses

Question 1

Covenants of Title and Subrogation Clauses

Answer 1

Lessor warrants and agrees to defend title, and agrees lessee has right to discharge any tax, mortgage or other lien on said land, at which point lessor is subrogated to such lien

Question 2

Drilling and Operations Restrictions

Answer 2

Serves to protect or improve land by limiting drilling operations. Can include things such as use of water wells, fencing or restoration of the premises

Question 3

Release of Record

Answer 3

Requires a lessee to release a lease that has expired, terminated or been forfeited

Question 4

Removal of Fixtures

Answer 4

Lessee may at any time remove all fixtures and property placed by lessee on said land, including right to draw and remove all casing

Question 5

Surrender Clause

Answer 5

Lessee has right at any time, without lessor’s consent to surrender all or any portion of the leased premises and be relieved of all obligations.

Question 6

Pugh Clause

Answer 6

At expiration of the primary term, any non-producing areas, either vertical or horizontal, are severed from the estate and revert to the original owner