Common use of Property Encumbered Clause in Contracts

Property Encumbered. The lien of the Indenture constitutes a first mortgage on all the properties of Idaho Power Company, subject only to certain limited exceptions including liens for taxes and assessments that are not delinquent and minor excepted encumbrances. Certain of the properties of Idaho Power Company are subject to easements, leases, contracts, covenants, workmen’s compensation awards, and similar encumbrances and minor defects and clouds common to properties. The Indenture creates a lien on the interest of Idaho Power Company in property subsequently acquired, other than excepted property, subject to limitations in the case of consolidation, merger, or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Idaho Power Company.