This lease rider form may be used when you are involved in a lease transaction, and have made the decision to utilize the form of Oil and Gas Lease presented to you by the Lessee, and you want to include additional provisions to that Lease form to address specific concerns you may have, or place limitations on the rights granted the Lessee in the “standard” lease form.
Louisiana Force Mature is a legal concept that provides protection to parties who are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. It is a provision commonly found in contracts, which helps to address situations where circumstances arise that make it impossible or impracticable for either party to perform their duties. In such cases, Force Mature allows parties to temporarily suspend, delay, or even terminate their contractual obligations without being held liable for breach of contract. The Louisiana Civil Code, specifically in Article 1873, recognizes Force Mature as a valid defense for non-performance of contractual obligations. It states that when an obligation becomes impossible to fulfill due to an unforeseeable event, not resulting from the fault of any party involved, the obligations are extinguished or suspended, depending on the circumstances. The term "Force Mature" itself is derived from French law, translating to "superior force," and is often referred to as Acts of God. This includes events or circumstances that are beyond human control, such as natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), governmental actions (war, terrorism, sanctions), labor strikes, epidemics, or any other events of an exceptional nature that are unforeseen and unavoidable. There are no specific types of Force Mature recognized in Louisiana law, but the term can be interpreted broadly to encompass various situations, provided they meet the criteria mentioned above. The events qualifying as Force Mature often depend on the language used in the contract and the specific circumstances of the case. It is important to note that simply claiming Force Mature does not automatically discharge a party from their contractual obligations. It requires a thorough analysis of the situation and its impact on the parties' ability to perform under the contract. The burden of proving the existence of Force Mature falls on the party seeking its protection. Additionally, the affected party is usually required to give prompt notice to the other party, mitigating the consequences and taking reasonable steps to resume performance when possible. In conclusion, Louisiana Force Mature is a legal provision that protects parties from breach of contract when they are unable to fulfill their obligations due to unforeseeable and uncontrollable events beyond their control. It provides a mechanism for temporarily suspending or terminating contractual duties, ensuring fairness and flexibility when faced with unavoidable circumstances.
