An affidavit is statement of facts which is sworn to (or affirmed) before an officer who has authority to administer an oath (e.g. a notary public). This Affidavit states facts that there was not production from lands covered by a lease, with the added recital that delay rentals, as called for in the lease have not been paid. These facts establish the lease was not perpetuated during its primary term by rental payments, or in the secondary term, by production.