Author: Roger Therien
Company: Dell Computer Corporation

State:  California

Form:	CLTA Form 109	Date:  January 1, 1997

Subject:	This Endorsement provides indemnification in the event that the lessor under a community oil and gas lease has previously assigned his interest in the lease, contrary to the Public Records.  It will typically be requested when the lessor is conveying his interest in the land along with expressly assigning his interest in the Lease.  It is intended to be issued to an Owner with a CLTA  policy.

Requirements for Issuance:

1.	Review documents in chain of title from the date of the lease to discover any recorded Assignments of the Lessor's interest in the Lease; and

2.	Obtain Declaration from Lessor that he has not previously assigned his interest in the Lease.

Preparation Instructions:

A.	Insert name of Lessor along with the paragraph where Lease is excepted in Schedule B and Schedule where Land is described in the Policy; and

B.	Designate liability amount.