Common use of Performance of Escrow Agent Clause in Contracts

Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder or (ii) any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or document, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx and the Purchaser agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent or the performance of its duties, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (MJD Communications Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (MJD Communications Inc)

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Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar are no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder or (ii) any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or document, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx The Seller and the Purchaser agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent or the performance of its duties, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (MJD Communications Inc)

Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreementhereunder, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to to: (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement hereto given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder hereunder; or (ii) to any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or documenttherein, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx Graphic, Quadras and the Purchaser Shareholders agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent (each party being one-half responsible) against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and reasonable counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent hereunder or the performance of its dutiesthe duties hereunder, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to limitation any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreementhereof; provided, howeverexcept, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities damages and expenses. (c) In the event of a dispute between any of the parties hereto sufficient in the discretion of Escrow Agent to justify its doing so, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to tender into the registry or custody of any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction all money or property in its hands under the terms of this Agreement, and may commence such legal proceedings as it deems appropriate, and thereupon to be discharged from all further duties under this Agreement. Any such legal action may be brought in any such court as Escrow Agent shall determine to have jurisdiction thereof. The filing of any such legal proceedings shall not deprive Escrow Agent of its compensation earned prior to such filing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Escrow Agreement (Graphic Industries Inc)

Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar are no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, acting or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default misconduct or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder hereunder, or (ii) any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or document, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx The Sellers and the Purchaser agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent or the performance of its duties, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default misconduct or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Fairpoint Communications Inc)

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Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar are no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder or (ii) any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or document, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx The Belch Sisters and the Purchaser agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent or the performance of its duties, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses. The Belch Sisters on the one hand and the Purchaser on the other hand agree to split equally any amounts due under this Section 9(b).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (MJD Communications Inc)

Performance of Escrow Agent. (a) There ar are no implied duties under this Escrow Agreement. The duties, obligations and acts of the Escrow Agent shall be construed as purely ministerial in nature. Escrow Agent shall be responsible for only those duties expressly set forth in this Escrow Agreement. In performing any of its duties under this Escrow Agreement, or upon the claimed failure to perform its duties under this Escrow Agreement, Escrow Agent shall not be liable to anyone for any damages, losses, or expenses which they may incur as a result of the Escrow Agent so acting, acting or failing to act; provided, however, Escrow Agent shall be liable for damages arising out of its willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement. Accordingly, Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability with respect to (i) any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for any other party to this Escrow Agreement given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Escrow Agent hereunder hereunder, or (ii) any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance upon any document, including any written notice or instructions provided for in this Escrow Agreement, not only as to its due execution and to the validity and effectiveness of its provisions but also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained in any notice or document, which the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons and to conform with the provisions of this Escrow Agreement. (b) Xxxxx The Sellers and the Purchaser agree to indemnify and hold harmless Escrow Agent against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable costs of investigation and counsel fees and disbursements which may be imposed by Escrow Agent or incurred by it in connection with its acceptance of this appointment as Escrow Agent or the performance of its duties, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and costs attributable to any interpleader action commenced by the Escrow Agent or any other litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement or involving the subject matter of this Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that if Escrow Agent shall be found guilty of willful default or gross negligence under this Escrow Agreement, then, in that event, Escrow Agent shall itself bear all such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (MJD Communications Inc)

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