Common use of Construction and Severability Clause in Contracts

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court shall have authority to modify such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is valid.

Appears in 20 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.)

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Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 18 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (DCB Financial Corp), Employment Agreement (DCB Financial Corp), Employment Agreement (Partners Trust Financial Group Inc)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one anyone or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 13 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp.), Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp.), Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp.)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this instrument shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Anaren Microwave Inc), Supplemental Retirement Plan Agreement (Community Bank System Inc), Supplemental Retirement Plan Agreement (Community Bank System Inc)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one anyone or more ------------------------------- provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: 3 Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp), Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp), Employment Agreement (Oneida Financial Corp)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and and, in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court shall have authority to modify such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is valid.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Community Bank System, Inc.)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more ----------------------------- provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Partners Trust Financial Group Inc), Employment Agreement (Partners Trust Financial Group Inc)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalid provision(s) shall be modified to the court shall have authority extent necessary to modify such provision in a manner that most closely reflects render the provision(s) valid and consistent with the original intent of the parties and is validparties.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Anaren Inc), Employment Agreement (Anaren Inc)

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Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted. 12.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Alliance Financial Corp /Ny/)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more ----------------------------- provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this instrument shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Community Bank System Inc)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one ----------------------------- or more provisions of this Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this instrument shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Community Bank System Inc)

Construction and Severability. The invalidity of any one or more provisions of this Amended Agreement or any part thereof, all of which are inserted conditionally upon their being valid in law, shall not affect the validity of any other provisions to this Amended Agreement; and in the event that one or more provisions contained herein shall be invalid, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court this Amended Agreement shall have authority to modify be construed as if such provision in a manner that most closely reflects the intent of the parties and is validinvalid provisions had not been inserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (WSB Holdings Inc)

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