Common use of Modification of Covenant Clause in Contracts

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellers.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement, Asset Purchase Agreement (API Technologies Corp.)

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Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.12(a) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 6.12 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 6.12 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Astec Industries Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 5.1 or Section 5.2 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 Article V will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 Seller acknowledges and agrees that this Article V is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Purchaser’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets Business and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersAssets.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Payment Data Systems Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 5.07(a) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 5.07 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 5.07 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Astec Industries Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.3 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 6.3 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This The Restricted Parties each acknowledge this Section 5.6 6.3 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyersthe Purchaser’s and its Affiliates’ legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Nephros Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 10.6.1 through 10.6.2 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 10.6.3 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 10.6.3 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer's legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Isonics Corp)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.3 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 6.3 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Sellers acknowledge this Section 5.6 6.3 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ the Purchaser’s and its Affiliates legitimate business interests interests. Sellers also acknowledge that the Business and the value of business engaged in by the Assets Purchaser and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersits Affiliates has a worldwide scope.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Isun, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 9.1 through (c) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 9 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 9 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Shea Development Corp.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.5 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 section will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Each Principal Shareholder acknowledges this Section 5.6 6.5 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Parent's and its Affiliates' legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nuvel Holdings, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in this Section 5.5 10.2 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 10.2 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 10.2 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in this Section 5.5 3.7 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 3.7 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 3.7 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Purchaser’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Purchased Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 Sections 8.1 or 8.2 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area scope of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 Sections 8.1 or 8.2 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 is Sections 8.1 and 8.2 are reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ the Purchaser’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Purchased Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersthe Seller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Credit Agreement

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Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 10.5 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 10.5 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 10.5 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Russ Berrie & Co Inc)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in this Section 5.5 4.5 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 4.5 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 4.5 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Purchased Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersSeller.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Zix Corp)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.17 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties Parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 6.17 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Seller acknowledges this Section 5.6 6.17 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve BuyersBuyer’s and its Affiliates’ legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Apogee Enterprises, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in this Section 5.5 3.4 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties Parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 3.4 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Each Owner acknowledges this Section 5.6 3.4 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve BuyersBuyer’s and its Affiliates’ legitimate business interests and that such party will not challenge the value enforceability of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellerssuch restrictions.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Unit Purchase Agreement (Galena Biopharma, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in this Section 5.5 ‎6.3 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 ‎6.3 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This The Seller acknowledges this Section 5.6 ‎6.3 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ the Purchaser’s and its Affiliates legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Acutus Medical, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 6.5 is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 section will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Each of the Non-Compete Parties acknowledges that this Section 5.6 6.5 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Parent's and its Affiliates' legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on Sellersinterests.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Nuvel Holdings, Inc.)

Modification of Covenant. If a final judgment of a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction determines that any term or provision contained in Section 5.5 10.2(a) is invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agree that the court or tribunal will have the power to reduce the scope, duration or geographic area of the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision. This Section 5.6 10.2 will be enforceable as so modified after the expiration of the time within which the judgment may be appealed. This Section 5.6 10.2 is reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve Buyers’ Buyer’s legitimate business interests and the value of the Assets Company and to prevent any unfair advantage conferred on SellersShareholder.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Esterline Technologies Corp)

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