Common use of General Provisions Relating to Interest Clause in Contracts

General Provisions Relating to Interest. (a) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the “weekly” rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, provided that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the “weekly” rate the “annualized” or “quarterly” rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Primeenergy Corp), Credit Agreement (Lucas Energy, Inc.), Credit Agreement (Gastar Exploration LTD)

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General Provisions Relating to Interest. (a) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the “weekly” rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, provided provided, however, that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the “weekly” rate the “annualized” or “quarterly” rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (Evolution Petroleum Corp), Credit Agreement (Cross Border Resources, Inc.)

General Provisions Relating to Interest. (a) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the “weekly” rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance CodeCode (Vernon’s 1999), provided that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the “weekly” rate the “annualized” or “quarterly” rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Credit Agreement (NiMin Energy Corp.), Credit Agreement (Primeenergy Corp)

General Provisions Relating to Interest. (ag) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the “weekly” rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, provided that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the “weekly” rate the “annualized” or “quarterly” rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Gastar Exploration LTD)

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General Provisions Relating to Interest. (a) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the "weekly" rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, provided provided, however, that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the "weekly" rate the "annualized" or "quarterly" rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (High Plains Gas, Inc.)

General Provisions Relating to Interest. (a) It is the intention of the parties hereto to comply strictly with the usury laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. In this connection, there shall never be collected, charged, or received on the sums advanced hereunder interest in excess of that which would accrue at the Highest Lawful Rate. The Borrower agrees Borrowers agree that, to the extent the Highest Lawful Rate is determined with reference to the laws of the State to Texas, the Highest Lawful Rate shall be the “weekly” rate as defined in Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, provided that the Agent or any Lender may, at its election, substitute for the “weekly” rate the “annualized” or “quarterly” rate, as such terms are defined in the aforesaid statute, upon the giving of notices provided for in such statute and effective upon the giving of such notices. The Agent and each Lender may also rely, to the extent permitted by applicable laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America, on alternative maximum rates of interest under other laws of the State of Texas or the United States of America applicable to the Agent or the relevant Lender, if greater.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement (Contango Oil & Gas Co)

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