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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements  
NOTE 10- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On February 21, 2002, the Company issued 350,000 shares valued at $119,000 to Empire Sterling Corporation for services to be rendered with respect to the acquisition of ACGT Corporation (“ACGT”).  The shares were to be held in trust and not sold until all necessary financing was in place to complete the ACGT acquisition. Empire Sterling Corporation breached the trust agreement and the Company placed a stop transfer on these shares and requested they be returned to the Company. Empire Sterling Corporation failed to return the share certificate and as such, the Company commenced court proceedings against the principals of Empire Sterling Corporation. The Company argued for an interim injunction against all parties and was successful. On May 9, 2002, the Court ordered Empire Sterling Corporation to deposit the shares with the Court pending judicial disposition.  The Company continued to file legal process claiming ownership of the shares and breach of trust inter alia. The Company was successful and has now applied to have the share certificates released and subsequently cancelled. As of September 30, 2013, the Company is still in the process of having the certificates released.

 

In February, 2008, the Company received a demand notice from CGG Veritas for failure to pay an outstanding balance of $317,380 pursuant to a Master Agreement and Job Supplement for the Shotgun Draw 2D Seismic Program in Utah. In accordance with Section 15.3 of the Master Agreement and Job Supplement dated March 21, 2007, CGG has demanded payment by April 25, 2008. If CGG Veritas is forced to proceed with litigation of this matter, it will seek reimbursement of its attorneys’ fees and expenses related to the litigation. The Company is currently examining various alternatives to resolve this matter. CGG Veritas has not proceeded with litigation as of September 30, 2013.

 

On August 1, 2012, the Company has leased 1250 sq. ft of office space from Holm Investments Ltd. at $2,500 per month for a period of 3 years.

 

Payments 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL
Office Rent $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $90,000