Common use of Defense and Indemnification Procedures Clause in Contracts

Defense and Indemnification Procedures. 21.2.1 If Owner receives notice of or otherwise has actual knowledge of a Claim which it believes is within the scope of Contractor’s indemnification under Section 21.1, it shall by writing as soon as practicable: (a) inform Contractor of such Claim; (b) send to Contractor a copy of all written materials Owner has received asserting such Claim; and (c) notify Contractor that either: (i) the defense of such Claim is being tendered to Contractor; or (ii) Owner has elected to conduct its own defense for a reason set forth in Section 21.2.5 below.