Mutual Discussions. If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever shall arise between the Parties in connection with, or arising out of, this Agreement or the Closing Documents, or the interpretation, performance, breach, termination or validity hereof or thereof, including without limitation any claim based on contract, text or statute (the “Dispute”), the Parties shall attempt to settle such Dispute in the first instance by mutual discussions in accordance with this Section 10.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of the receipt by either Party of a notice from the other Party of the existence of a Dispute referring to this ARTICLE 10 (the “Dispute Notice”), the receiving Party shall reply with a written response (a “Dispute Notice Response”). Both the Dispute Notice and the Dispute Notice Response shall include (a) a statement of the relevant Party’s position with regard to the Dispute and a summary of arguments supporting such position; and (b) the name and title of the executive who will represent that Party in attempting to resolve the Dispute pursuant to this Section 10.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of delivery of the Dispute Notice Response, the designated executives shall meet and attempt to resolve the Dispute. All negotiations pursuant to this clause shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations, and no oral or documentary representations or offers made by the Parties during such negotiations shall be admissible for any purpose in any subsequent proceedings.
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Samples: 4 Purchase and Sale Agreement, Colstrip Unit 4 Purchase and Sale Agreement (Northwestern Corp)
Mutual Discussions. If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever shall arise between the Parties in connection with, or arising out of, this Agreement or the Closing Documents, or the interpretation, performance, breach, termination or validity hereof or thereof, including without limitation any claim based on contract, text or statute (the “Dispute”), the Parties shall attempt to settle such Dispute in the first instance by mutual discussions in accordance with this Section 10.111.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of the receipt by either Party of a notice from the other Party of the existence of a Dispute referring to this ARTICLE 10 Article 11 (the “Dispute Notice”), the receiving Party shall reply with a written response (a “Dispute Notice Response”). Both the Dispute Notice and the Dispute Notice Response shall include (ai) a statement of the relevant Party’s position with regard to the Dispute and a summary of arguments supporting such position; and (bii) the name and title of the executive who will represent that Party in attempting to resolve the Dispute pursuant to this Section 10.111.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of delivery of the Dispute Notice Response, the designated executives shall meet and attempt to resolve the Dispute. All negotiations pursuant to this clause shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations, and no oral or documentary representations or offers made by the Parties during such negotiations shall be admissible for any purpose in any subsequent proceedings.
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Mutual Discussions. If any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever shall arise between the Parties in connection with, or arising out of, this Agreement or the Closing Documents, or the interpretation, performance, breach, termination or validity hereof or thereof, including without limitation any claim based on contract, text or statute (the “Dispute”), the Parties shall attempt to settle such Dispute in the first instance by mutual discussions in accordance with this Section 10.111.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of the receipt by either Party of a notice from the other Party of the existence of a Dispute referring to this ARTICLE 10 11 (the “Dispute Notice”), the receiving Party shall reply with a written response (a “Dispute Notice Response”). Both the Dispute Notice and the Dispute Notice Response shall include (ai) a statement of the relevant Party’s position with regard to the Dispute and a summary of arguments supporting such position; and (bii) the name and title of the executive who will represent that Party in attempting to resolve the Dispute pursuant to this Section 10.111.1. Within seven (7) Business Days of delivery of the Dispute Notice Response, the designated executives shall meet and attempt to resolve the Dispute. All negotiations pursuant to this clause shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations, and no oral or documentary representations or offers made by the Parties during such negotiations shall be admissible for any purpose in any subsequent proceedings.
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Samples: Colstrip Transmission System Purchase and Sale Agreement (Northwestern Corp)