Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 31:142

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

A mineral lease may be dissolved partially or in its entirety.  A decree of partial dissolution may be made applicable to a specified portion of land, to a particular stratum or strata, or to a particular mineral or minerals.  

Acts 1974, No. 50, §142, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.