Common use of Decline to Assume the Defense Clause in Contracts

Decline to Assume the Defense. If (a) the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of any such claim or litigation resulting therefrom within thirty (30) days after the date the Indemnifying Party is notified of such claim by the Indemnified Party, (b) the claim for indemnification relates to or arises in connection with any criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation, (c) the claim seeks an injunction or equitable relief against the Indemnified Party, or (d) the Indemnifying Party is failing to prosecute or defend such claim in good faith, then: (i) the Indemnified Party may defend against such claim or litigation, at the sole cost and expense (which cost and expense shall be reasonable) of the Indemnifying Party, in such manner as it may deem reasonably appropriate, including settling such claim or litigation, subject to the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in (but not control) the defense of such action, with its counsel and at its sole cost and expense.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Purchase and Sale Agreement (TerraForm Power, Inc.), Purchase and Sale Agreement (TerraForm Power, Inc.), Purchase and Sale Agreement (TerraForm Power, Inc.)

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