Common use of Controversies Clause in Contracts

Controversies. If any controversy arises relating to this Agreement, or with any other party concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, its terms or conditions, the Escrow Agent will not be required to determine the controversy or to take any action regarding it. The Escrow Agent may hold the Escrow Funds (as hereinafter defined) and may wait for settlement of any such controversy by final appropriate legal proceedings or other means, as, in the Escrow Agent's discretion, the Escrow Agent may deem appropriate despite what may be set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. In such event, the Escrow Agent will not be liable for damages as long as the Escrow Agent acts in good faith and without gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Escrow Agent is authorized to deposit with the clerk of any court the Escrow Funds held hereunder. Upon initiating an interpleader or declaratory judgment or any other action seeking to determine the rights of the parties hereunder and depositing the Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent shall be fully released and discharged of and from all further obligations and liability imposed by the terms of this Agreement, but not as to acts of the Escrow Agent prior thereto. As used herein, the term "Escrow Funds" means the Escrow Deposit plus all interest, and interest earned on interest, on the Escrow Deposit.

Controversies. If any controversy arises relating to this Agreement, or with any other party concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, its terms or conditions, the Escrow Agent will not be required to determine the controversy or to take any action regarding it. The Escrow Agent may hold the Escrow Funds (as hereinafter defined) and may wait for settlement of any such controversy by final appropriate legal proceedings or other means, as, in the Escrow Agent's discretion, the Escrow Agent may deem appropriate despite what may be set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. In such event, the Escrow Agent will not be liable for damages as long as the Escrow Agent acts in good faith and without gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Escrow Agent is authorized to deposit with the clerk of any court the Escrow Funds held hereunder. Upon initiating an interpleader or declaratory judgment or any other action seeking to determine the rights of the parties hereunder and depositing the Escrow Funds, the Escrow Agent shall be fully released and discharged of and from all further obligations and liability imposed by the terms of this Agreement, but not as to acts of the Escrow Agent prior thereto. As used herein, the term "Escrow Funds" means the Escrow Deposit plus all interest, and interest earned on interest, on the Escrow Deposit.