No Construction Against Drafter The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement and all the terms and conditions contained herein have been fully reviewed and negotiated by the Parties. Having acknowledged the foregoing, the Parties agree that any principle of construction or rule of law that provides that, in the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity, an agreement shall be construed against the drafter of the agreement shall have no application to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Limitation of Recourse The obligations of Pledgor hereunder are obligations solely of Pledgor and shall not constitute a debt or obligation of any direct or indirect member, partner or shareholder of Pledgor or any of their respective directors, officers, agents or employees (each such Person, a "Non-Recourse Party"). No Non-Recourse Party shall be liable for any amount payable by Pledgor under this Agreement and the Secured Parties shall not seek a money judgment or deficiency or personal judgment against any Non-Recourse Party for payment of the indebtedness payable by Pledgor evidenced by this Agreement. No property or assets of any Non-Recourse Party, other than as contemplated in the Financing Documents, shall be sold, levied upon or otherwise used to satisfy any judgment rendered in connection with any action brought against Pledgor with respect to this Agreement or the other Financing Documents. The foregoing acknowledgments, agreements and waivers shall be enforceable by any Non-Recourse Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 28 shall limit or affect or be construed to limit or affect the obligations and liabilities of any Credit Party or any other Non-Recourse Party (a) in accordance with the terms of any Transaction Document or Financing Document creating such liabilities and obligations to which such Credit Party or Non-Recourse Party is a party, (b) arising from liability pursuant to any applicable Requirement of Law for such Credit Party's or such Non-Recourse Party's fraudulent actions, knowing misrepresentations or willful misconduct or (c) with respect to amounts distributed to it in violation of Section 6.10 of the Credit Agreement. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank.]
No Construction Against Drafting Party The parties and their respective counsel have had the opportunity to review the Agreement, and the Agreement will not be construed against any party merely because any provisions of the Agreement were prepared by a particular party.
Governing Law; Construction This Agreement and any claim, counterclaim or dispute of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement (“Claim”), directly or indirectly, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York. The section headings in this Agreement have been inserted as a matter of convenience of reference and are not a part of this Agreement.
Governing Law; Severability; Rules of Construction This Security Instrument is governed by federal law and the law of the State of Ohio. All rights and obligations contained in this Security Instrument are subject to any requirements and limitations of Applicable Law. If any provision of this Security Instrument or the Note conflicts with Applicable Law (i) such conflict will not affect other provisions of this Security Instrument or the Note that can be given effect without the conflicting provision, and (ii) such conflicting provision, to the extent possible, will be considered modified to comply with Applicable Law. Applicable Law might explicitly or implicitly allow the parties to agree by contract or it might be silent, but such silence should not be construed as a prohibition against agreement by contract. Any action required under this Security Instrument to be made in accordance with Applicable Law is to be made in accordance with the Applicable Law in effect at the time the action is undertaken. As used in this Security Instrument: (a) words in the singular will mean and include the plural and vice versa; (b) the word “may” gives sole discretion without any obligation to take any action; (c) any reference to “Section” in this document refers to Sections contained in this Security Instrument unless otherwise noted; and (d) the headings and captions are inserted for convenience of reference and do not define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of this Security Instrument or any particular Section, paragraph, or provision.
No Construction Against Any Party This Agreement is the product of informed negotiations between the Executive and the Company. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unclear or ambiguous, it shall be construed as if it were drafted jointly by all parties. The Executive and the Company agree that neither party was in a superior bargaining position regarding the substantive terms of this Agreement.
Limitations on Recourse Notwithstanding anything in the Loan Documents to the contrary, but subject to the qualifications and other provisions in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 12 below, Payee and Maker agree that: (i) Maker shall be liable upon the Debt and for the other obligations arising under the Loan Documents to the full extent (but only to the extent) of all of the Mortgaged Property and any other items, property or amounts which are collateral or security for the Loan; (ii) if a default occurs in the timely and proper payment of all or any part of the Debt, any judicial proceedings brought by Payee against Maker shall be limited to the preservation, enforcement and foreclosure, or any thereof, of the liens, security titles, estates, assignments, rights and security interests now or at any time hereafter securing the payment of the Debt and/or the other obligations of Maker under the Loan Documents, and no attachment, execution or other writ of process shall be sought, issued or levied upon any assets, properties or funds of Maker other than the Mortgaged Property; and (iii) in the event of a foreclosure of such liens, security titles, estates, assignments, rights or security interests securing the payment of the Debt, no judgment for any deficiency upon the Debt shall be sought or obtained by Payee against Maker.
(a) Nothing contained in this Section 12 shall (1) be deemed to be a release or impairment of the Debt or the lien of the Loan Documents upon the Mortgaged Property, or (2) preclude Payee from foreclosing under the Loan Documents in case of any default or from enforcing any of the other rights of Payee, including naming Maker as a party defendant in any action or suit for foreclosure and sale under the Mortgage, or obtaining the appointment of a receiver or prohibit Payee from obtaining a personal judgment against Maker on the Debt to the extent (but only to the extent) such judgment may be required in order to enforce the liens, security titles, estates, assignments, rights and security interests securing payment of the Debt, or (3) limit or impair in any way whatsoever the Guaranty (the "Guaranty") of even date executed and delivered in connection with the indebtedness evidenced by this Note or release, relieve, reduce, waive or impair in any way whatsoever, any obligation of any party to the Guaranty or (4) release, relieve, reduce, waive or impair in any way whatsoever any obligations of any person other than Maker which is a party to any of the other Loan Documents.
(b) In the event of fraud or material misrepresentation by Maker or any guarantor in connection with the Loan Documents or the documents delivered by Maker, or the first full Monthly Installment on this Note is not paid when due, or if any petition or proceeding for bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement pursuant to federal bankruptcy law, or any similar federal or state law, shall be filed by Maker (or if any such petition or proceeding was not so filed by Maker, but Maker or Guarantor or their respective agents, affiliates, officers or employees consented to, acquiesced in arranged or otherwise participated in bringing about the institution of such petition or proceeding), or if there shall occur any material breach or default under the provisions of Section 9 of the Mortgage (entitled "Single Purpose Entity/Separateness"), the limitations on recourse set forth in this Section 12, including the provisions of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this Section 12 above, will be null and void and completely inapplicable, and this Note shall be full recourse to Maker.
(c) Nothing contained herein shall in any manner or way release, affect or impair the right of Payee to recover, and Maker shall be fully and personally liable and subject to legal action, for any loss, cost, expense, damage, claim or other obligation (including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) incurred or suffered by Payee arising out of or in connection with the following:
(A) any continuing default beyond any applicable cure periods of the Environmental Liabilities Agreement executed by Maker for the benefit of Payee, dated of even date herewith, including the indemnification provisions contained therein;
(B) Maker's failure to obtain Xxxxx's prior written consent to any subordinate financing (except as permitted in Section 9(d) of the Mortgage) or any other encumbrance on the Mortgaged Property, or any transfer of the Mortgaged Property or majority ownership in Maker in violation of the Mortgage;
(C) the misapplication by Maker, its agents, affiliates, officers or employees of any funds derived from the Mortgaged Property, including security deposits, insurance proceeds and condemnation awards, in violation of the Loan Documents;
(D) Maker's failure to apply proceeds of rents or any other payments in respect of the leases and other income from the Mortgaged Property or any other collateral when received to the costs of maintenance and operation of the Mortgaged Property and to the payment of taxes, lien claims, insurance premiums, monthly payments of principal and interest or escrow payments or other payments due under the Loan Documents to the extent the Loan Documents require such proceeds to be then so applied;
(E) any litigation or other legal proceeding related to the Debt filed by Maker or any guarantor or indemnitor that delays or impairs Payee's ability to preserve, enforce or foreclose its lien on the Mortgaged Property, including, but not limited to, the filing of a voluntary petition concerning Maker under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, in which action a claim, counterclaim, or defense is asserted against Payee, other than any litigation or other legal proceeding in which a final, non-appealable judgment for money damages or injunctive relief is entered against Payee;
(F) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Maker, its agents, affiliates, officers or employees which causes or results in a material diminution, or material loss of value, of the Mortgaged Property that is not reimbursed by insurance or which gross negligence or willful misconduct exposes Payee to claims, liability or costs of defense in any litigation or other legal proceeding;
(G) the seizure or forfeiture of the Mortgaged Property, or any portion thereof, or Xxxxx's interest therein, resulting from criminal wrongdoing by Maker, its agents, affiliates, officers or employees;
(H) waste to the Mortgaged Property caused by the acts or omissions of Maker, its agents, affiliates, officers, employees or contractors; or the removal or disposal of any portion of the Mortgaged Property by Maker its agents, affiliates, officers, employees or contractors after an Event of Default to the extent such Mortgaged Property is not replaced by Maker with like property of equivalent value, function and design; and
(I) in the event Payee has waived (or the Mortgage does not require) the monthly collection for real and personal property taxes, assessments, or insurance premiums, then failure by Maker to pay any or all such taxes, assessments or premiums in accordance with terms of the Mortgage (except for taxes and assessment which accrue, and premiums which are payable, after either (1) the date that Payee takes title to the Mortgaged Property by foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or otherwise or (2) Xxxxx obtains the appointment of a receiver or otherwise takes possession directly as a mortgagee in possession (provided, that, Maker has relinquished possession and control of the Mortgaged Property to such receiver or Payee and is not disputing the receivership or possession by the receiver or Payee)).
(d) In addition to the foregoing, Maker shall also be fully and personally liable to Payee for any amount which Maker is fully and personally liable to Payee for under Section 12 of the Crossed Note evidencing the Crossed Loan.
Limitation of Vendor Indemnification and Similar Clauses This is a requirement of the TIPS Contract and is non-negotiable TIPS, a department of Region 8 Education Service Center, a political subdivision, and local government entity of the State of Texas, is prohibited from indemnifying third-parties (pursuant to the Article 3, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution) except as otherwise specifically provided for by law or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. Article 3, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution states that "no debt shall be created by or on behalf of the State … " and the Texas Attorney General has opined that a contractually imposed obligation of indemnity creates a "debt" in the constitutional sense. Tex. Att'y Gen. Op. No. MW-475 (1982). Thus, contract clauses which require TIPS to indemnify Vendor, pay liquidated damages, pay attorney's fees, waive Vendor's liability, or waive any applicable statute of limitations must be deleted or qualified with ''to the extent permitted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas." Does Vendor agree? Yes, I Agree TIPS, a department of Region 8 Education Service Center, a political subdivision, and local government entity of the State of Texas, does not agree to binding arbitration as a remedy to dispute and no such provision shall be permitted in this Agreement with TIPS. Vendor agrees that any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement, except those specifically and expressly waived or negotiated within this Agreement, may be subject to non-binding mediation at the request of either party to be conducted by a mutually agreed upon mediator as prerequisite to the filing of any lawsuit arising out of or related to this Agreement. Mediation shall be held in either Camp or Titus County, Texas. Agreements reached in mediation will be subject to the approval by the Region 8 ESC's Board of Directors, authorized signature of the Parties if approved by the Board of Directors, and, once approved by the Board of Directors and properly signed, shall thereafter be enforceable as provided by the laws of the State of Texas. Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees Vendor agrees that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign or government immunity; nor constitute or be construed as a waiver of any of the privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to Region 8 Education Service Center or its TIPS Department. The failure to enforce, or any delay in the enforcement, of any privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to Region 8 Education Service Center or its TIPS Department under this Agreement or under applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities or be considered as a basis for estoppel. Does Vendor agree? Yes, Vendor agrees Vendor agrees that TIPS and TIPS Members shall not be liable for interest or late-payment fees on past-due balances at a rate higher than permitted by the laws or regulations of the jurisdiction of the TIPS Member. Funding-Out Clause: Vendor agrees to abide by the applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Texas Local Government Code § 271.903, or any other statutory or regulatory limitation of the jurisdiction of any TIPS Member, which requires that contracts approved by TIPS or a TIPS Member are subject to the budgeting and appropriation of currently available funds by the entity or its governing body.
Law; Construction This Agreement and any claim, counterclaim or dispute of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement (“Claim”), directly or indirectly, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New York.
NO INTERPRETATION AGAINST DRAFTER Each party recognizes that this Agreement is a legally binding contract and acknowledges that it, he or she has had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of choice. In any construction of the terms of this Agreement, the same shall not be construed against either party on the basis of that party being the drafter of such terms.
