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RE: CORRECTION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON OIL AND GAS LEASE COVERING
CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - NOBLE ENERGY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Weld County, Colorado, is the owner of vast acres of mineral lands located
in Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Correction of an Oil and Gas Lease
Legal Description, said lease dated July 1, 2008, being recorded at Reception No. 3603737,
dated February 6, 2009, with corrected legal described to-wit:
Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 63 West of
the 6th P.M., Block 48, Lots 34 through 39,
inclusive, and that portion of Russell Avenue, as set
forth in that Resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners or Weld County, Colorado
approving Minor Resubdivision #374 such
Resolution having been recorded in the records of
the County of Weld at Reception No. 2448423, all
lying in the Town of Barnesville, County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said lease correction,
a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Correction of Legal Description of Oil and Gas Lease between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, and Noble Energy, Inc., and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said lease correction.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 2nd day of July, A.D., 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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2014-1990
LE0260
CORRECTION OF DESCRIPTION IN OIL AND GAS LEASE
This Correction of Description in Oil and Gas Lease ("Correction of Description")
is entered into on June 12, 2014, but effective for all purposes July 1, 2008 by and
between Weld County, Colorado, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado acting
by and through the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, who is the
Lessor or the present successor in interest to the original Lessor ("Lessor"), and Noble
Energy WyCo LLC, who is the Lessee or the present successor in interest to the original
Lessee ("Lessee").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee each own interests under and subject to an Oil
and Gas Lease dated July 1, 2008, which was entered into by and between Weld
County, Colorado, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado acting by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, Lessor, and Petro-Canada
Resources (USA) Inc., Lessee, recorded at Reception No. 3603737 covering the
following lands situated in Weld County, State of Colorado (the "Lease"), described as
follows:
Township 6 North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.
Section 18: Block 48, Lots 34-39, inclusive, and vacated alleys as set forth in that
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado approving
minor resubdivision #374, all lying and being in the Town of Barnesville, County of
Weld, State of Colorado
WHEREAS, said legal description is incomplete and indefinite, and the lands
intended to be covered by the Lease are more fully described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, for adequate consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee hereby correct the Lease by
deleting the legal description as described above in the Lease and replacing it with the
following described lands situated in Weld County, Colorado;
Township 6 North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.
Section 18: Block 48, Lots 34-39, inclusive, and that portion of Russell Avenue, as set
forth in that Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
lint Colorado approving minor resubdivision #374 such Resolution having been recorded in
41; the records of the County of Weld at Reception No. 2448423, all lying in the Town of
L° ° Barnesville, County of Weld, State of Colorado.
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4All terms of the Lease shall remain as originally written or previously amended.
Lessor does hereby ratify, adopt and confirm the Lease in all of its terms and
rr a °+ provisions, and does hereby lease, demise and let said lands unto Noble Energy, Inc.,
fa i rm ts successors and assigns.
This Correction of Description shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto, their successors and assigns.
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This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same
force and legal effect as if all executions were of one single instrument.
Executed as of the date first above written.
LESSEE
NOBLE ENERGY WYCO, LLC
By:
Joseph H,L e o, Attorney-In-Fact VS\
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LESSOR
ATTEST: [W. W ;ei BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Deputy Clerk to the Boa ismt•sO 1/42 ir, Board of County Commissioners
JUL 0 2 2014
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF COLORADO )
CITY AND ) ss.
COUNTY OF DENVER )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this (OM day of
Vrie, , 2014, by Joseph H. Lorenzo, Attorney-In-Fact for Noble Energy WyCo,
LL , a Delaware corporation, on behalf of said corporation.
Witness my hand and official seal.
ANNA HUDSON j,
Notary Public i
State of Colorado }
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My commission expires: Q4-17..c 2,0(6}-
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF VI l f )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2, day of
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Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires: r -n - (7 SUSAN BROWN
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
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1625 Broadway noble
Suite 2200 1/19.
Denver, Colorado 80202energy
Tel: 303.228.4000
Fax: 303.228.4280 RECEIVED
June 18, 2014 JUN 2 4 2014 USPS CERTIFIED#7013 2250 0000 3528 9999
WELD OWRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Karla Ford
COMM!SS RS
Weld County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
RE: Request for Legal Description Correction of Oil and Gas Lease in Weld County, Colorado
Ms. Clemons:
Noble Energy, Inc. wishes to amend an Oil and Gas Lease as to its legal description. There is a small
discrepancy as to the legal description, and Noble wishes to add the recording information for the
referenced Board Resolution. Please see the attached Drilling and Division Order Title Opinion as to its
R4quirement to amend said lease. Enclosed please find:
1. One (1) lease amendment as to legal description. on the standard Weld County
Small Tract Oil and Gas Lease form, which has been executed by Noble Energy,
Inc.
2. One (1) copy of the original Oil and Gas Lease.
3. A copy of a Drilling and Division Order Title Opinion dated February 21, 2014
rendered by Carleton Gotlin Law, P.C., which shows the requirement to amend
said lease as to legal description.
4. A postage paid return envelope for the return of the fully executed oil and gas
lease.
Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at
(303) 228-4008 or ahudson@nobleenergyinc.com.
Thank you,
NOBLE ENERGY, INC.
Anna Hudson
Staff Landman
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Karla Ford
From: Stephanie Arries
Sent: Friday,June 27,2014 8:22 AM
To: Karla Ford; Bruce Barker
Cc: Esther Gesick
Subject: RE: Oil and Gas Legal Description Amendment
Categories: Oil&Gas
Karla— I think the Amendment is appropriate.— It can be put before the Board for approval
Stephanie L. Arries
Assistant Weld County Attorney
1150 "O" Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Tel: 970-356-4000 ext 4394
Fax: 970-352-0242
Email: sarriesct,co.weld.co.us
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Thank you.
From: Karla Ford
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 4:46 PM
To: Bruce Barker; Stephanie Arries
Cc: Esther Gesick
Subject: Oil and Gas Legal Description Amendment
Please see the attached packet from Noble Energy, Inc. regarding the request for the legal description for an Oil and Gas
Lease be amended. Please advise.
Thank you!
Karla Ford
Deputy Clerk to the Board
1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
tel: (970)336-7215 X4228
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WELD COUNTY OIL AND GAS LEASE
(Small Tract)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of July, 2008, by and between WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado acting by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632,
hereinafter called Lessor, and:
Petro-Canada Resources(USA) Inc.
999 18th Street, Suite 600
Denver, Colorado 80202
hereinafter called Lessee.
WITNESSETH, that Lessor, for and in consideration of the sum of$200.00, cash in hand paid,
the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the covenants and agreements hereinafter described,
has granted, demised, leased and let, and by these presents does grant, demise, lease and let
exclusively unto the said Lessee, the land hereinafter described,with the exclusive right for the purpose
of mining, exploring by geophysical and other methods, and operating for and producing therefrom; oil
and all gas of whatsoever nature or kind, with rights of way and easement for laying pipe lines, and
erection of structures thereon to produce, save and take care of said products, all that certain tract of land
situated in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, described as follows, to wit:
Township 6 North, Range 63 West. 61h P.M.
Section 18: Block 48, Lots 34-39, inclusive, and vacated alleys as set forth in that Resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado approving minor resubdivision #374, all lying
and being in the Town of Bamesville, County of Weld, State of Colorado.
and containing 0.50 acres, more or less.
1. It is agreed that the lease shall remain in force for a term of three (3)years from this dale
and as long thereafter as oil or gas of whatsoever nature or kind is produced from said leased premises
or on acreage pooled therewith, or drilling operations are continued as hereinafter provided. If, at the
expiration of the primary term of this lease, oil or gas is not being produced on the leased premises or on
acreage pooled therewith but Lessee is then engaged in drilling or re-working operations thereon, then
this lease shall continue in force so long as operations are being continuously prosecuted on the leased
premises or on acreage pooled therewith; and operations shall be considered to be continuously
prosecuted if not more than ninety(90) days shall elapse between the completion or abandonment of one
well and the beginning of operations for the drilling of a subsequent well. If after discovery of oil or gas on
said land or on acreage pooled therewith, the production thereof should cease from any cause after the
primary term,this lease shall not terminate if Lessee commences additional drilling or re-working
operations within ninety(90) days from date of cessation of production or from date of completion of dry
hole. If oil or gas shall be discovered and produced as a result of such operations; at or after the
expiration of the primary term of this lease, this lease shall continue in force so long as oil or gas is
produced from the leased premises or on acreage pooled therewith.
2. This is a PAID-UP LEASE. In consideration of the down cash payment, Lessor agrees
that Lessee shall not be obligated, except as otherwise provided herein, to commence or continue any
operations during the primary term. Lessee may at any time or times during or after the primary term
surrender this lease as to all or any portion of said land and as to any strata or stratum by delivering to
Lessor or by filing for record a release or releases, and be relieved of all obligation thereafter accruing as
to the acreage surrendered.
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MATTHEW L.HOPPE
mhoppe@carletongotlinlaw.com
CARLETON GOTLIN LAW Pc
February 21, 2014
Mr. Eric Koble
Noble Energy, Inc.
1625 Broadway, Suite 2200
Denver, Colorado 80202
Re: Drilling and Division Order Title Opinion
Colt A13-611, 613, 615, 618, 623, 625, 628,
630, 633, 635, and 638 Wells
(collectively the "Subject Wells")
T6N, R63W, 6t*' P.M., Section 18: S/2, Section 19: N/2N/2
T6N, R64W. 6th P.M., Section 13: S/2, Section 24: N/2N/2
Weld County, Colorado
DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION
Covering
Township 6 North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.
Section 18: S/2
Section 19: N/2N/2
Township 6 North, Range 64 West, 6th P.M.
Section 13: S/2
Section 24: Is1/2N/2
Weld County, Colorado
Containing 946.651 acres,±
Referred to herein as the "captioned lands"
Excluding the Wellbore of the J& L Farms#31-19 Well located in the
NW/4NE/4 of Section 19 and the Wellbore of the J&L Farms#41-19 well
located in the NE/4NE/4 of Section 191
1 See Comment/Requirement DD.
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1580 Lincoln St.Suite'.200,Denver, CO80203 I T:303.825.1125 F.303.302.3088 I www.carletongotlinlaw.com ENERGIZING LAW
Dear Mr. Koble:
Pursuant to a request from Noble Energy, Inc., I examined the materials listed below for the
purpose of rendering a Drilling and Division Order Title Opinion covering the captioned lands. As a
result of my examination, I determined that the ownership of minerals, oil and gas leasehold, oil
and gas production, and the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production, as of 7:00 a.m. on
August 21, 2013 for the S/2 of Section 18 and the N/2N/2 of Section 19, T6N, R63W, 6'h P.M. and
as of 7:00 a.m. on August 23, 2013 for the S/2 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M., 7:00 a.m. on
August 22, 2013 for the N/2N/2 of Section 24, TON, R64W, 6th P.M. (the "Certification Date") is as
specified hereafter, subject to the Exceptions, Comments and Requirements that follow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MATERIALS EXAMINED 3
OWNERSHIP TRACTS 12
SUMMARY OF OIL AND GAS LEASES 31
CONSOLIDATED OIL AND GAS LEASEHOLD OWNERSHIP 64
EXCEPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS 80
ENCUMBRANCES 82
GENERAL COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 91
OUTSTANDING PRIOR COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 103
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 136
EXHIBIT A: DIVISION OF INTERESTS WORKBOOK
EXHIBIT B: OIL AND GAS LEASES, ASSIGNMENTS OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS
EXHIBIT C: CONVEYANCES OF MINERAL/SURFACE INTERESTS AND ENCUMBRANCES
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MATERIALS EXAMINED
Abstracts
All of Section 13, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. PROPERTY INDEX SEARCH REPORT ("PI Search Report"), dated October 17,
2013, generated by Heritage Title Company in Greeley, Colorado, describing all
instruments of record covering Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6`h P.M. from April 2, 2013 to
August 23, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
2. DOCUMENT COPIES, based on the PI Search Report detailed above.
SW/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M.
1. TITLE UPDATE, dated December 4, 2009, prepared by David G. Meyer for Noble
Energy, Inc., covering the W/2 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6`'' P.M. from July 14,
2008 at 7:00 a.m. to November 6, 2009 at 7:00 a.m.
2. TITLE UPDATE, dated May 21, 2010, prepared by David G. Meyer for Noble Energy,
Inc., covering the W/2 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M. from November 6, 2009 at
7:00 a.m. to March 26, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
3. TITLE UPDATE, dated May 10, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering the W/2 of Section 13, T6N,
R64W, 6th P.M. March 25, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. to April 3, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6`h P.M.
1. PI SEARCH REPORT, dated July 21, 2008, generated by Transnation Title Company
in Greeley, Colorado, describing all instruments of record covering Section 13, T6N,
R64W, 6th P.M. from July 30, 2007 to July 21, 2007 at 7:00 a.m.
2. DOCUMENT COPIES, based on the PI Search Report detailed above.
3. TITLE UPDATE, dated May 10, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering the SE/4 of Section 13, T6N,
R64W, 6th P.M. from July 13, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to April 3, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
4. TITLE UPDATE, dated October 30, 2005, prepared by Vickie Milligan, covering the
N/2SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M. from inception to July 21, 2005.2
2 Reviewed solely for the purposes of providing leasehold ownership as to all depths and formations; no other
information from this abstract is included in this Opinion.
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5. PI SEARCH REPORT, dated March 26, 2008, generated by Transation Title
Company in Greeley, Colorado, describing all instruments of record covering Section
13, T6N, R64W, 6`h P.M. from June 8, 2004 to March 20, 2008.3
6. DOCUMENT COPIES, based on the PI Search Report detailed above.'
7. TITLE UPDATE, dated October 24, 2007, prepared by Patrick B. McRorie for Noble
Energy, Inc., covering the S/2SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M. from Patent
to August 31, 2007 at 7:00 a.m.'
N/2N/2 of Section 24, T6N, R64W, 6'" P.M.
None.
All of Section 18. T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. PI SEARCH REPORT, dated October 11, 2013 generated by Heritage Title
Company in Greeley, Colorado, describing all instruments of record covering Section
18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from March 31, 2013 to August 21, 2013.
2. DOCUMENT COPIES, based on the PI Search Report detailed above.
E/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. TITLE UPDATE, dated April 25, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering instruments indexed against the
rural tract of land in the E/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from November
6, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to April 1, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
2. ABSTRACT OF TITLE, dated June 10, 2013, prepared by Land Energy, Inc. for
Noble Energy, Inc., covering Block 62, Amended Barnesville, in Section 18, T6N,
R63W, 6th P.M. from November 6, 2008 to May 28, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. TITLE UPDATE, dated April 26, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering instruments indexed against the
rural tract of land in the SW/4, W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from
January 21, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to April 2, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
3 This PI Search Report was reviewed solely for the purpose of providing leasehold ownership of the N/2SE/4 of
Section 13 as to all depths and formations; therefore, only those instruments affecting leasehold ownership of the
N/2SE/4 of Section 13 were reviewed and included in this Opinion.
" Reviewed solely for the purposes of providing leasehold ownership as to all depths and formations; no other
information from this abstract is included in this Opinion.
6 Reviewed solely for the purposes of providing leasehold ownership as to all depths and formations; no other
information from this abstract is included in this Opinion.
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2. ABSTRACT OF TITLE, dated June 10, 2013, prepared by Land Energy, Inc. for
Noble Energy, Inc., covering Lots 1-11, Block 36 Amended Barnesville in Section 18,
T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from June 4, 2008 to May 28, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
3. ABSTRACT OF TITLE, dated June 10, 2013, prepared by Land Energy, Inc. for
Noble Energy, Inc., covering Lots 1-11, 13-31, 33-43, Block 48, and that Part of
Block 59 lying South of the Railroad, Amended Barnesville, in Section 18, T6N,
R63W, 6th P.M. from June 4, 2008 to May 28, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
E/2SW/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6`h P.M.
1. ABSTRACT OF TITLE, dated February 1, 2008, prepared by Vickie L. Milligan for
Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc., covering instruments indexed against the rural
tract of land in the SW/4, W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63 W, 6th P.M. from
Inception to January 22, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
2. ABSTRACT OF TITLE, dated February 5, 2008, prepared by Gary J. Seib of Seib
Lands Services, Inc. for Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc., covering the
Barnesville Townsite, LIMITED to that portion thereof lying within the SW/4, W/2SE/4
of Section 18, T6N, R63 W, 6`h P.M., from Patent to January 23, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
3. TITLE UPDATE, dated April 26, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering instruments indexed against the
rural tract of land in the SW/4, W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from
January 21, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to April 2, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
W/2SW/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. TITLE UPDATE, dated April 26, 2013, prepared by Tom Griffith of Resource Title
Consultants, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering instruments indexed against the
rural tract of land in the SW/4, W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from
January 21, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. to April 2, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
Barnesville Townsite Blocks in the S/2 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. PROPERTY INDEX SEARCH REPORT ("PI Search Report"), dated October 8,
2013, generated by Heritage Title Company in Greeley, Colorado, describing all
instruments of record covering all of Blocks 17 and 32, being a part of the NW/4;
Blocks 36 and 48, being a part of the W/2SE/4 except as to a portion of Lots 28-31
and 33-43 of Block 48 thereof which is a part of the W/2NE/4; and Block 62, being in
the E/2SE/4; of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. from May 19, 2013 to August 21,
2013.
2. DOCUMENT COPIES, based on the PI Search Report detailed above.
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N/2N/2 of Section 19, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
None.
Prior Opinions
SW/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M.
1. SUPPLEMENTAL DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION ("September
18, 2008 Section 13: W/2 Prior Opinion"), dated September 18, 2008, revised
October 1, 2008, prepared by Carleton Law Firm LLC for Petro-Canada Resources
(USA) Inc., for the McKenney 13-21, 13-22, and 13-25 wells and the Lapp 13-23, 13-
24, 13-31, 13-32, 13-33, 13-34 and 13-35 wells, covering the W/2 of Section 13,
T6N, R64W, 6th P.M., to August 29, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
SE14 of Section 13, T6N, R64W. 6th P.M.
1. DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION ("November 27, 2007 Section
13: SE/4 Prior Opinion"), dated November 27, 2007, prepared by Alison Roberts of
Akers & Carleton, LLC for Noble Energy, Inc. for the Roth A#13-16, Johnson A#13-
15, and Johnson A #13-23 Wells, covering the SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th
P.M., to 7:00 a.m. on August 31, 2007,6 limited from the surface of the Earth to the
base of the Codell Formation.
W/2SW/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION ("February 20, 2008 Section 18:
W/2SW/4 Prior Opinion"), dated February 20, 2008, prepared by Alison R. Durnavich
of Carleton Law Firm, LLC for Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc. for the Donoho
#18-32 well, covering the W/2SVV/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M., to January
22, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
E/2SW/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6`h P.M.
None
SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6`h P.M.
1. DRILLING AND DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINION ("January 12, 2009 Section 18:
SE/4 Prior Opinion"), dated January 12, 2009, prepared by Alison R. Durnavich of
6 The examiner was able to provide leasehold ownership for all depths and formations by utilizing the abstracts listed
above for the SE/4 of Section 13.
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Carleton Law Firm LLC for Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc., for the Stamison
#18-45 well, covering the E/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M., to November
7, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. and the W/2SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6'h P.M. to June 5,
2008 at 7:00 a.m.
N/2N/2 of Section 24, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M.
1. LEASEHOLD TITLE OPINION ("November 12, 2013 Section 24: N/2N/2 Prior
Opinion"), dated November 12, 2013, prepared by Roberta Reis of Carleton Gotlin
Law PC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering the N/2N/2 of Section 24, T6N, R64W, 6th
P.M., to August 22, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
N/2N/2 of Section 19. T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
1. LEASEHOLD TITLE OPINION ("October 28, 2013 Section 19: N/2N/2 Prior
Opinion"), dated October 28, 2013, prepared by Catherine R. S. Fox of Carleton
Gotlin Law PC for Noble Energy, Inc., covering the N/2N/2 of Section 19, T6N,
R63W, 6th P.M., to August 21, 2013 at 7:00 a.m.
Documents
SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6D" P.M.
1. MORTGAGE DEED, dated December 28, 1912, recorded at Reception No.
183827 on December 28, 19'12, between James A. Cook and Sarah M. Cook
and Howard A. Cook, affecting the E/2 of the [illegible]/2 of the SE/4 of
Section 20, T6N, R63W. The examiner notes this document reflects a
relationship between Howard A. Cook, James A. Cook, and the noted Section
20 lands.
2. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOSEPH COOK, dated February 1, 1947,
recorded at Reception No. 1489343 on May 18, 1966, devising unto the
testator's daughter, Juila M. Cook, the W/2NW/4SE/4 of Section 20, T6N,
R63W, among other provisions. The examiner notes this document reflects a
relationship between Joseph Cook, Julia M. Cook, and the noted Section 20
lands.
3. AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY, dated February 23, 2009, recorded at Reception No.
3610533 on March 12, 2009, by James W. Rice, Affiant, stating that James A.
Cook and James Aaron Cook as mentioned in the chain of title for the SE/4 of
Section 20, T6N, R63W, are one and the same person.
4. DEED OF DISTRIBUTION BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (TESTATE
ESTATE), dated February 16, 1979, recorded at Reception No. 1782399 on
February 21, 1979, from Jean Virginia Rice, as Personal Representative of the
Estate of James Aaron Cook, a single man, Deceased, to Ethel Margaret
Nesbitt and Jean Virginia Rice, as tenants in common, conveying lands located
in the W/2SW/4SE/4 and E/2W/2SE/4 of Section 20, T6N, R63W. Reflects also
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that the decedent, James Aaron Cook, had a Last Will and Testament, dated
August 8, 1963, which was admitted for informal probate on May 1, 1978 by the
District Court of Weld and State of Colorado, Probate No. P-14284.
5. CERTIFICATE OF DEATH, issued October 19, 2005, recorded at Reception
No. 3634918 on July 8, 2009, reflecting that Kathleen S. Orcutt died on
October 17, 2005 and was the spouse of Danny Orcutt.
6. QUIT CLAIM DEED, dated March 23, 2010, recorded at Reception No.
3683431 on March 26, 2010, from Edward A. Cook to Ed Cook Rental LLC,
conveying all interest in Lot 8, Block 36, Town of Barnesville, Weld County,
Colorado, with other lands.
7. DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, dated December 20, 2002, recorded at
Reception No. 3567416 on July 21, 2008, whereby Ella Peppier appoints
Parry Earl Peppier as her attorney-in-fact, including, among other
authorizations, the power to execute documents affecting title to real
property.
8. OIL AND GAS LEASE ("Subject Lease EE"), dated August 23, 2013,
recorded at Reception No. 3983393 on December 11, 2013, from John Wade
Stamison, married to Jennifer Stamison, dealing herein with his sole and
separate property, to Noble Energy WyCo, LLC, covering Tract 2k of this
Opinion for a primary term of 3 years.
SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M.
1. PETITION FOR PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL,' dated July 22, 1942,
recorded at Reception No. 3386224 on May 9, 2006, In the Matter of the
Estate of Moses Allen Warren, Deceased, Weld County Court, Colorado,
Case No. 5247, reflecting Moses Allen Warren, a resident of Huntington,
Suffolk County, New York, died on March 3, 1942, leaving a last Will and
Testament, which was authenticated by the Surrogate's Court of Suffolk
County, New York. The Petition states that at the time of his death, Moses
Allen Warren was the owner of record title to the W/2NW/4 of Section 18,
together with other lands. The Petitioner, Sophie H. Warren, being the widow
and sole devisee of the deceased, requests the Last Will and Testament of
Moses Allen Warren be admitted to probate.
2. WILL OF MOSES ALLEN WARREN, dated May 14, 1930, recorded at
Reception No. 903343 on August 26, 1942, whereby Moses Allen Warren
devises the rest residue, and remainder of his Estate, whether real, personal,
or mixed of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated, to his wife, Sophie
H. Warren.
'Attached are the following probate documents from In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of
Moses Allen Warren, late of the Town of Huntington, Deceased, Surrogate's Court, Suffolk County: 1) Decree
Granting Probate;2)Will of Moses Allen Warren;3)Affidavit of Hilary Corwin;4)Affidavit of Anna G. Shotwell;and 5)
Letters Testamentary appointing Sophie H.Warren as Executrix of the Estate.
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3. ORDER, dated August 8, 1942, recorded at Reception No. 903343 on August
26, 1942, In the Matter of the Estate of Moses Allen Warren, Deceased, Weld
County Court, Colorado, Case No. 5247, stating that upon the petition of
Sophie H. Warren, executrix and devisee of the Will of Moses Allen Warren,
the Last Will and Testament of Moses Allen Warren is admitted to probate,
and that letters be admitted to William R. Kelly.
4. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH THE WILL ANNEXED, dated August
8, 1942, recorded at Reception No. 903343 on August 26, 1942, In the Matter
of the Estate of Moses Allen Warren, Deceased, Weld County Court,
Colorado, Case No. 5247, appointing William R. Kelly as administrator with
the will annexed.
SW/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M.
1. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY, issued by the Weld County District Court on August
19, 2011, recorded at Reception No. 3795077 on September 28, 2011, evidencing
the appointment of Toni Bevan as Personal Representative of the Estate of
Florence Marie Hallinan aka Florence M. Hallman aka Florence Klinger Hallinan,
Case No. 11 PR 392.
2. STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY, dated May 22, 2012, recorded at Reception No.
3849261 on May 30, 2012, executed on behalf of the Toni A Bevan 2006 Trust and
naming Toni A. Bevan as Trustee.
3. CERTIFICATION OF TRUST FOR THE PAUL H. FETZNER AND EVELYN K.
FETZNER FAMILY TRUST, dated September 10, 2012, recorded at Reception No.
3872631 on September 11, 2012, executed on behalf of the Paul H. Fetzner and
Evelyn K. Fetzner Family Trust and naming Bank of America as Trustee.
4. AMENDED ASSIGNMENT, CONVEYANCE AND BILL OF SALE, dated July 16,
2013, from Avi Dan to Aluma Energy, LLC, recorded at Reception No. 3950564 on
July 25, 2013 amending, restating, and replacing in its entirety the Assignment,
Conveyance and Bill of Sale recorded at Reception No. 3945068.
5. AMENDED ASSIGNMENT AND BILL OF SALE, dated July 25, 2013, from Avi Dan
to Green Oil Energy, LLC, recorded at Reception No. 3950804 on July 26, 2013
amending, restating, and replacing in its entirety the Assignment and Bill of Sale
recorded at Reception No. 3945436.
6. NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS, dated September 30, 2013, recorded at Reception No.
3967231 on September 30, 2013, filed in the Weld County District Court by 1280
Horizons, LLC against Shoreline Energy Holdings II, Inc. evidencing the pending
Arbitration demand filed on September 17, 2013 with the American Arbitration
Association, Proceeding No. 50 198 T 00889 13.
7. DECREE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT, dated August 5, 1958, recorded at Reception
No. 1283705 on August 5, 1958, In the Matter of the Estate of Otto M. Klinger,
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Deceased, In the County Court of Weld County, Case No. 7464, reflecting that Otto
M. Klinger died on June 15, 1955, and on July 5, 1955, Letters Testamentary were
issued to Robert G. Smith. The Court finds that notice was made as required by
law, all costs of administration and inheritance taxes have been paid, and the
statutory period for filing claims has elapsed. The court orders that the Executor
disburse the remaining funds in the Estate to the following named heirs at law and
legatees: Florence Klinger Hallinan, daughter [as to half]; and Evelyn Klinger
Fetzner, daughter [as to half]. The Court also orders the Executor is discharged
from additional duties and liability.
8. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF OTTO M. KLINGER, dated May 29, 1953,
recorded at Reception No. 1267960 on December 27, 1957, devising the residue of
his Estate to his daughters, Florence Klinger Hallinan and Evelyn Klinger Fetzner,
share and share alike.
Entity Mergers and Name Changes
1. ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on
November 30, 2004, recorded at Reception No. 3241874 on December 7, 2004,
stating that Prima Oil & Gas Company changed its name to Petro-Canada
Resources (USA) Inc.
2. APPLICATION FOR AMENDED AUTHORITY, filed with the Colorado Secretary of
State on December 15, 2000, recorded at Reception No. 2819993 on January 18,
2001, stating that Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation, a Nebraska corporation,
changed its name to RME Land Corp. effective December 1, 2000.
3. AMENDED APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS, filed with
the Colorado Secretary of State on November 18, 2002 and recorded at Reception No.
3031561 on February 10, 2003, stating that RME Land Corp., a Nebraska corporation,
changed its name to Anadarko Land Corp. effective October 1, 2002.
4. CERTIFICATE OF MERGER, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on May 16,
2005 and recorded at Reception No. 3289695 on May 26, 2005, stating that Patina
Oil & Gas Corporation, a Delaware corporation, merged with and into Noble Energy
Production, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
5. STATEMENT OF MERGER, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on August 28,
2007 and recorded at Reception No. 3527695 on January 7, 2008, stating that
United States Exploration, Inc., a Colorado corporation, merged with and into U.S.
Exploration Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, effective September 1, 2007.
6. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
August 28, 2007, stating that United States Exploration, Inc. merged with and into
U.S. Exploration Holdings, Inc. effective September 1, 2007.
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7. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
August 28, 2007, recorded at Reception No. 3912779 on February 26, 2013, stating
that U.S. Exploration Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, merged with and into
Noble Energy Production, Inc., a Delaware corporation, effective September 1, 2007.
8. CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
August 28, 2007 and recorded at Reception No. 3527696 on January 7, 2008,
stating that SOCO Wattenberg Corporation, a Delaware corporation, merged with
and into Noble Energy Production, Inc., a Delaware corporation, effective September
1, 2007.
9, CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
August 28, 2007 and recorded at Reception No. 3527697 on January 7, 2008,
stating that Noble Energy Production, Inc., a Delaware corporation, merged with and
into Noble Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation, effective September 1, 2007.
10. CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on
December 11, 2012, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on January 7, 2013, and
recorded at Reception No. 3905585 on January 25, 2013, stating that Anadarko E&P
Company LP, a Delaware limited partnership, converted to a Delaware limited liability
company and changed its name to Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC, effective January 1,
2013.
Records
1. COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the
Stamison #18-45 well, with a surface location in the NW/4SE/4 of Section 18, T6N,
R63W, 6th P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well
was planned to spud on August 9, 2010 as a 160-acre SE/4 drill unit for the Codell-
Niobrara formation. This well is shown in an"Abandoned Location (AL)"status.
a. SUNDRY NOTICE, dated August 9, 2010, filed with the COGCC on August 13,
2010, providing notice of abandonment.
2. COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the Donoho
#18-32 well, with a surface location in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th
P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well was completed
on March 30, 2008 and spaced as an 80-acre W/2SW/4 drill unit for the Codell-
Niobrara formation. This well is shown in"Producing (PR)" status.
3. COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the Johnson
A#13-23 well, with a surface location in the SW/4SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th
P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well was completed
on January 16, 2008 and spaced as a 160-acre SE/4 drill unit for the Codell-Niobrara
formation. This well is shown in "Producing (PR)"status.
4. COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the Trump A
#13-9 well, with a surface location in the NE/4SE/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th
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P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well was completed
on March 19, 2007 and spaced as an 80-acre N/2SE/4 drill unit for the Codell-Niobrara
formation. This well is shown in "Shut In (SI)" status.
5, COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the Lapp
#13-31 well, with a surface location in the NE/4SW/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th
P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well was completed
on July 1, 2008 and spaced as an 80-acre E/2SW/4 drill unit for the Codell-Niobrara
formation. This well is shown in "Producing (PR)"status.
6. COGCC WELL INFORMATION CARD, reviewed on January 17, 2014, for the Lapp
#13-32 well, with a surface location in the NW/4SW/4 of Section 13, T6N, R64W, 6th
P.M., operated by Noble Energy, Inc. The record indicates that this well was completed
on May 1, 2008 and spaced as an 80-acre W/2SW/4 drill unit for the Codell-Niobrara
formation. This well is shown in Producing (PR)"status.
7. LEASE AREA EXHIBITS, prepared by Lat40°, Inc. for Noble Energy, Inc., depicting
the acreage for each mineral tract within each quarter-quarter section covered by this
Opinion.
OWNERSHIP TRACTS
The captioned lands are comprised of the following ownership tracts:
NE/4SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
Tract 1: The NE/4SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W.
Tract 1 contains 39.60 acres, +.
NW/4SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
Tract 2a: All that part of the NW/4SE/4 of Section 18, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M., which lies
northerly of a line drawn parallel with and 150 feet distant southeasterly from
the center line of the former main tract of Union Pacific Railroad Company's
Greeley Branch as the same was previously surveyed, located, and staked
out, through, upon, over and across said Section;
Said center line crosses the west line of said Section 18 at a point 1,610.19
feet north of the southwest corner thereto and extends north 69°08' east a
distance of 5,527.6 feet more or less to the intersection with the east line of
said section at a point 1,779 feet south of the northeast corner thereof.
Tract 2a contains 2.41 acres, +.
Tract 2b: Lots 1 through 7, Block 36 and those portions of vacated Russell Avenue
and Sanford Street adjoining said lots, as described in a Resolution
recorded at Reception No. 2449735.
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COMMENT NO. 4: (Surface Requirements for Subject Leases N and DD) Subject Lease N and
DD, taken from Anadarko E&P Company LP and Anadarko Land Corp. ("Anadarko") as Lessor,
contain the following requirements relating to use of the surface of the tracts covered thereby:
Subject Lease N:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, unless the requirement is waived in
writing by Lessor at its sole discretion, no entry shall be made for drilling operations
and no facilities shall be installed upon any Anadarko lands until a written
agreement with the surface owner has been secured in a form satisfactory to
Lessor.
Subject Lease DD:
Without the prior written consent of the owner thereof, Lessee shall not make any
entry upon or under any portion of any railroad right-of-way or station grounds for
any purposes of this lease, and shall not drill any well or maintain any structures or
facilities within two hundred feet (200') (by surface or subsurface measurement) of:
a) any railroad tracks or buildings on such right-of-way, or station grounds, or (b)
any buildings upon the leased premises.
The October 28, 2013 Section 19: N/2N/2 Prior Opinion noted Surface Use Agreements,132
recorded at Reception Nos. 3466103 and 3466104 on April 3, 2007. There were no additional
surface use agreements relating to these provisions in the materials examined for this Opinion.
REQUIREMENT NO. 4: Prior to operations on the captioned lands, you should familiarize
yourself with the requirements noted above and obtain any additional agreements
necessary to satisfy these lease provisions.
COMMENT NO. 5: (Subject Lease D Description of Lands) The January 12, 2009 Section 18:
SE/4 Prior Opinion described the following tract (Tract 6b in the prior opinion and Tract 2f in the
current Opinion)as being unleased for oil and gas with the minerals owned by Weld County:
Those portions of Lots 34 through 39, Block 48 and that portion of vacated Russell
Avenue, as described in a Resolution recorded at Reception No. 2448423, lying in
the NW/4SE/4 of Section 18
The examiner notes that it appears this tract also extends into the N/2 of Section 18, which is
outside the captioned lands for this Opinion.
Subject Lease D was subsequently taken from Weld County, Colorado, and the lands described
as covered by this lease is as follows:
132 The prior examiner also noted a Surface Owner's Agreement covering the NE/4 and W/2NW/4 of Section 19,
recorded at Reception No. 2326694 on March 29, 1993, but the prior examiner presumed this agreement was no
longer in effect.
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Section 18: Block 48, Lots 34-39, inclusive, and vacated alleys as set forth in that
Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado approving
minor resubdivision #374, all lying and being in the Town of Barnesville, County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
The examiner notes that there is discrepancy in the description of Tract 2f herein as described by
the January 12, 2009 Section 18: SE/4 Prior Opinion compared to the description contained in
Subject Lease D. The prior examiner, along with the Resolution recorded at Reception No.
2448423 on July 26, 1995, make reference to the vacated Russell Avenue, whereas Subject Lease
D omits reference to Russell Avenue, instead referencing "vacated alleys". The examiner notes
that the Resolution recorded at Reception No. 2448423 does make reference to the application for
minor subdivision#374, which is part of the description for Subject Lease D.
Ultimately, the examiner has treated Subject Lease D as being the effective lease for all of Tract 2f
herein, despite the tract description discrepancy described above.
REQUIREMENT NO. 5: For maximum title protection, Subject Lease D could be amended
to correct the lands covered thereby as follows:
Township 6 North, Range 63 West, 6th P.M.
Those portions of Lots 34 through 39, Block 48 and that portion of vacated Russell Avenue,
as described in a Resolution recorded at Reception No. 2448423 on July 26, 1995, the
Town of Barnesville, County of Weld, State of Colorado.
COMMENT NO. 6: (Tract coverage of Subject Leases E and D) Subject Leases E (Donald
Lutze) and D (Weld County, Colorado) both describe Lots 34 through 39, Block 48 of Amended
Barnesville, as being covered thereby. The minerals under said lands are, and were at the time of
granting of each lease, owned by Weld County. Subject Lease D is therefore credited as covering
these tracts (Tract 2f).
REQUIREMENT NO. 6: None, advisory only.
COMMENT NO. 7: (Surface Conveyancing issues for Tracts 3c and 3d) The Warranty Deed
from Purcell Land and Investment Company to Union Pacific Railroad Company recorded at
146835 on November 2, 1909, describes Tracts 3c and 3d as one tract, being 200 feet wide and
covering 6.46 acres. The Quit Claim Deed from the Weld County Board of Commissioners to State
of Colorado, recorded at Reception No. 1843691 on December 8, 1980, describes only a portion
thereof, being a 175 feet wide strip, but still attributes 6.46 acres to that strip. Tract 3c covers the
175' strip and Tract 3d the 25' strip not included in the Quit Claim Deed description.
REQUIREMENT NO. 7: None, advisory only as this issue only affects surface rights.
COMMENT NO. 8: (Ownership of Tracts 5b, 6b and 6c) 100% of the surface and 50% of the
mineral estate in Tracts 5b, 6b and 6c, which were formerly Lot A of Recorded Exemption No.
0799-18-3-RE2262 (recorded at Reception No. 2621422), was owned by John G. Stamison at the
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