Common use of Representations and Warranties of the Funds Clause in Contracts

Representations and Warranties of the Funds. 12.1 Each Fund represents and warrants to the Transfer Agent that: (a) It is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized; (b) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws to enter into this Agreement; (c) All corporate proceedings required by said Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and applicable laws have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement; (d) A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is currently effective and will remain effective, and all appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made, with respect to all Shares of the Fund being offered for sale; (e) All outstanding Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and that, when Shares are hereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Fund's Articles of Incorporation and its Prospectus, such Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Representations and Warranties of the Funds. 12.1 Each Fund represents and warrants to the Transfer Agent that:: ------------------------------------------------------------ (a) It is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized; (b) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws to enter into this Agreement; (c) All corporate proceedings required by said Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and applicable laws have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement; (d) A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is currently effective and will remain effective, and all appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made, with respect to all Shares of the Fund being offered for sale; (e) All outstanding Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and that, when Shares are hereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Fund's Articles of Incorporation and its Prospectus, such Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Representations and Warranties of the Funds. 12.1 12.1. Each Fund represents and warrants to the Transfer Agent that: (a) It is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized; (b) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws to enter into this Agreement; (c) All corporate proceedings required by said Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and applicable laws have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement; (d) A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is currently effective and will remain effective, and all appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made, with respect to all Shares of the Fund being offered for sale; (e) All outstanding Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and that, when Shares are hereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Fund's Articles of Incorporation and its Prospectus, such Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Representations and Warranties of the Funds. 12.1 Each Fund represents and warrants to the Transfer Agent that: (a) It is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized; (b) It is empowered under applicable laws and by its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws to enter into this Agreement; (c) All corporate proceedings required by said Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and applicable laws have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement; (d) A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is currently effective and will remain effective, and all appropriate state securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made, with respect to all Shares of the Fund being offered for sale; (e) All outstanding Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and that, when Shares are hereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Fund's ’s Articles of Incorporation and its Prospectus, such Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.