Common use of Authorization, Validity and Effect of Agreements Clause in Contracts

Authorization, Validity and Effect of Agreements. RELP has the requisite power and authority to enter into the transactions contemplated hereby and to execute and deliver this Agreement and all other documents, agreements and instruments related to the transactions 5 contemplated by this Agreement (the "RELP Ancillary Agreements"). Subject only to the approval of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby in accordance with the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the RELP, the consummation by RELP of this Agreement, the RELP Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all requisite action on the part of RELP. In reliance upon the legal opinion described in Section 8.2(e), RELP believes this Agreement constitutes, and the RELP Ancillary Agreements (when executed and delivered pursuant hereto for value received) will constitute, the valid and legally binding obligations of RELP, enforceable against RELP in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws relating to creditors' rights and general principles of equity (collectively, "Equitable Remedies").