Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) shall have offered to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Junior Subordinated Indenture (Houston Industries Inc), Junior Subordinated Indenture (Litchfield Capital Trust Ii), Junior Subordinated Indenture (Litchfield Financial Corp /Ma)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) and unless also the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) and the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Junior Subordinated Indenture (Aes Corporation), Junior Subordinated Indenture (Aes Trust Ii)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) the ii)the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iiihereunder,(iii) shall have offered to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (ivthereby,(iv) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Junior Subordinated Indenture (Pogo Trust Ii), Junior Subordinated Indenture (Pogo Trust Ii)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) shall have offered to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (ia) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (iib) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding Outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iiic) such holder or holders shall have offered to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (ivd) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (ve) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and the Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premiumof, if any) any premium and interest on and any Additional Amounts with respect to such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Indenture (Seitel Capital Trust Ii)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (iiprovided,(ii) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iiihereunder,(iii) shall have offered to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (ivthereby,(iv) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (ia) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (iib) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding Outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iiic) such holder or holders shall have offered furnished to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to it against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (ivd) the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer furnishing of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (ve) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Outstanding Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.or
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Samples: Indenture (Centex Trust Ii)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 7.4, no holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue of or by availing itself of any provision of this Indenture or otherwise to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or Indenture, for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, for the execution of any trust or power hereof, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (ia) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Defaultthereof, as hereinbefore provided, (iib) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to proceed to exercise the power hereinbefore granted or to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee Trustee hereunder, (iiic) such holders shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to and security therefor as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, and (ivd) the Trustee for 60 days within a reasonable time (which in no event shall be less than sixty days]) after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnityindemnity and security, shall have failed to proceed to exercise such powers or to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder Holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder Holder and the Trustee, that no one or more holders Holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever whatever by virtue of or by availing itself of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided, and that all proceedings in law or in equity shall be instituted, had and maintained in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such seriesDebentures. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this SectionSection 7.4, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions provision of this Indenture, howevernothing contained herein shall affect or impair the right, the right which is absolute and unconditional, of any holder of any Debenture Debentureholder to receive receive, and to institute suit to enforce the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or his Debentures at and after the respective due dates expressed in (including maturity by call for a redemption, or by declaration pursuant to this Indenture that has not been rescinded or annulled pursuant to Section 7.1 or otherwise) of such Debenture (principal or interest, or the obligation of the Company, which is also absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on each of the Debentures to the respective holders thereof at the times and places in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holderDebentures expressed.
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Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) and unless also the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) and the Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.to
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Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Article, no holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing itself of any provision of in this Indenture or otherwise to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or Indenture, for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, for the execution of any trust or power hereof, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless unless:
(i1) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Defaultthereof, as hereinbefore provided, ;
(ii2) the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding outstanding, shall have made written request upon the Trustee either to proceed to exercise the powers hereinbefore granted or to institute such action, suit suit, or proceeding in its own name as trustee Trustee hereunder, ;
(iii3) such holders shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, ;
(iv4) the Trustee for within a reasonable time (which in no event shall be less than 60 days days) after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to proceed to exercise such powers or to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and ;
(v5) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner Nothing herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenturecontained shall, however, affect or impair the right right, which is absolute and unconditional, of any holder of any Debenture Debentureholder to receive and to institute suit to enforce, the payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or his Debentures at and after the respective due dates expressed in (including maturity, by call for redemption or by declaration pursuant to this Indenture which has not been rescinded pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.0l, or otherwise) of such Debenture (principal or interest, or the obligation of the Company, which is also absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on each of the Debentures to the respective holders thereof at the times and places in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holderDebentures expressed.
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Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suit, action or proceeding in equity or at law upon or under or with respect to this Indenture or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Default, as hereinbefore herein before provided, (ii) and unless also the holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) and the Trustee for 60 30 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent with the request; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such series. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this Section, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, however, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date), or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption date, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Junior Subordinated Indenture (Owens & Minor Trust I)
Limitation on Suits by Holders of Debentures. No holder of any Debenture of any series shall have any right by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to institute any suitaction, action suit or proceeding at law or in equity or at law in bankruptcy or otherwise, upon or under or with respect to this Indenture Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trusteetrustee or similar official, or or, for any other remedy hereunder, unless (i) such holder previously shall have given to the Trustee written notice of an Event of Default default and of the continuance thereof with respect to Debentures of such series specifying such Event of Defaultthereof, as hereinbefore provided, (ii) and unless also the holders of not less than 25% 25 percent in aggregate principal amount of the Debentures of such series then outstanding shall have made written request upon to the Trustee to institute such action, suit or proceeding in its own name as trustee hereunder, (iii) Trustee hereunder and shall have offered to the Trustee such reasonable indemnity satisfactory to as it may require against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred therein or thereby, (iv) and the Trustee Trustee, for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity, shall have failed to institute any such action, suit or proceeding; proceeding and (v) during such 60 day period, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the Debentures of that series do not give the Trustee a no direction inconsistent with such written request shall have been given to the requestTrustee pursuant to Section 7.06; it being understood and intended, and being expressly covenanted by the taker and holder of every Debenture of such series with every other such taker and holder and the Trustee, that no one or more holders of Debentures of such series shall have any right in any manner whatsoever whatever by virtue or by availing of any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of the holders of any other of such Debentures, or to obtain or seek to obtain priority over or preference to any other such holder, or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal, ratable and common benefit of all holders of Debentures of such seriesDebentures. For the protection and enforcement of the provisions of this SectionSection 7.04, each and every Debentureholder and the Trustee shall be entitled to such relief as can be given either at law or in equity. Notwithstanding any other provisions of provision in this Indenture, however, but subject to the provisions of Article Three, the right of any holder of any Debenture to receive payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on such Debenture, as therein provided, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Debenture (or in the case of redemption, on the redemption date)Debenture, or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates or redemption datedates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such holder.
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Samples: Indenture (Philip Services Corp)