Common use of Disputes between Contractor and Subcontractor Clause in Contracts

Disputes between Contractor and Subcontractor. In the event that either (i) the provisions for resolution of Disputes between Contractor and Owner contained in the Prime Contract Documents do not permit joinder with disputes of third parties, such as Subcontractor, and Contractor elects not to enter into a liquidating agreement with Subcontractor, or (ii) if such Dispute is only between Contractor and Subcontractor, then the Parties shall submit the Disputes to the dispute resolution procedure set forth in Paragraphs 15(f) through 15(i) below. Contractor reserves the right to seek consolidation of any mediation, lawsuit or arbitration arising under this Agreement with any mediation, lawsuit or arbitration relating to disputes between Contractor and Owner.

Disputes between Contractor and Subcontractor. In the event that either (i) the provisions for resolution of Disputes disputes between Contractor and Owner Client contained in the Prime Contract Documents do not permit joinder with disputes of third parties, such as Subcontractor, and Contractor elects not to enter into a liquidating Liquidating agreement with Subcontractor, or (ii) if such Dispute dispute is only between Contractor and Subcontractor, then the Parties shall submit the Disputes disputes or Claims to the dispute resolution procedure set forth in Paragraphs 15(f) through 15(i) belowsection 17. Contractor reserves the right to seek consolidation of any mediation, lawsuit or arbitration arising under this Agreement with any mediation, lawsuit or arbitration relating to disputes between Contractor and OwnerClient. “Any decision on consolidation of any Litigation, Arbitration or Mediation shall be made by the Court or Arbitrator identified in the Dispute Resolution provision between the Client and Contractor.