Common use of No Set-off by Company Clause in Contracts

No Set-off by Company. Executive’s right to receive when due the payments and other benefits provided for under this Agreement is absolute, unconditional and subject to no set-off, counterclaim or legal or equitable defense. Time is of the essence in the performance by the Company of its obligations under this Agreement. Any claim that the Company may have against Executive, whether for a breach of this Agreement or otherwise, shall be brought in a separate action or proceeding and not as part of any action or proceeding brought by Executive to enforce any rights against the Company under this Agreement, except if (i) the Company’s claim is determined by a court to be a compulsory counterclaim under applicable law or (ii) if a court determines that the Company would otherwise be materially prejudiced if its claim were to be brought in a separate action.