Common use of Third Person Claims Clause in Contracts

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 26 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Comfort Systems Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Metals Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Metals Usa Inc)

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Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing granting the Indemnifying Party with access any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment, and the Indemnifying Party shall have no further liability or obligation to the Indemnified Party under Sections 11.1 or 11.2 with respect to such claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 20 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Transportation Components Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Transportation Components Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Transportation Components Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 16 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Landcare Usa Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Landcare Usa Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Landcare Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 13.1 or 11.2 hereof 13.2 (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, faith; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, ; provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party shall be responsible for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 13.3 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said such Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said such Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, hereunder or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter upon consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any amounts owing from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnified Party under the provisions of this Section 13 shall be reduced to the extent to which the Indemnified Party, or any other claimant, actually receives any proceeds in determining the amount of any insurance policy that are paid with respect to the matter or occurrence that gave rise to the Third Person claim. Submission to insurance of any insurable claim otherwise giving rise to indemnification obligation under this Section 13 shall be a condition precedent to seeking indemnification under this Section.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Alliance Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Alliance Group Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Alliance Group Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal action or proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified PartyParty unless the Indemnified Party is fully released and exonerated from all matters related to the claim. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses or out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim claim, which settlement provides solely for the payment of monetary damages and effects a full release of the Indemnified Party from all matters related to the claim, and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person , and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in upon payment of such settlement amount to such Third Person, shall be deemed released from any and all obligation or liability with respect thereto and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it that the Indemnifying Party subsequently incurs with respect to such claim claims and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any tax benefits or detriments and any insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Enfinity Corp), Enfinity Corp, Enfinity Corp

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter as to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. All indemnification payments under this Section shall be deemed adjustments to the Merger consideration provided for herein.

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (United Road Service Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (United Road Service Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (United Road Service Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested in writing by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim in which no admission of wrongdoing is required of the Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Landcare Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Landcare Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Landcare Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. An Indemnified Party shall also have the right, at its sole expense, to have counsel of its choice participate in (but never to control) the defense of any such claim. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan (Nationwide Staffing Inc), Agreement and Plan (Nationwide Staffing Inc), Agreement and Plan (Nationwide Staffing Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentsettlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse pay the Indemnified Party for the settlement amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. With respect to any account, note or other receivable as to which the Stockholders have paid in full any indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 11 as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11 or as to which a claim in respect thereof has been asserted pursuant to this Section 11 that has been applied against the Indemnification Threshold with respect to the Stockholders as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11, AmPaM shall cause the Company to assign such account, note or other receivable to the Stockholders. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 10.1, 10.2, or 11.2 10.6 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal such proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim involving only the payment of money and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Rv Centers Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Rv Centers Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Rv Centers Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after In the event that any claim for which a party hereto providing indemnification (hereinafter the "“Indemnifying Party”) would be liable to a party or any of its officers, directors, partners, employees, agents or representatives entitled to indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnified Party") has received notice of is asserted against or has knowledge of any claim sought to be collected by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Personthird person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state claim, specifying the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable the amount or the estimated amount thereof to the extent then feasible (which estimate shall not be conclusive of the final amount thereofof such claim) (the “Claim Notice”). The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days from its receipt of the Claim Notice (the “Notice Period”) to notify the Indemnified Party (i) whether or not it disputes its liability to the Indemnified Party hereunder with respect to such claim; and (ii) if it does not dispute such liability, whether or not it desires, at its sole cost and expense, to defend the Indemnified Party against such claim; provided, however, that the Indemnified party is hereby authorized prior to and during the Notice Period to file any motion, answer or other pleading, submission or document which it shall deem necessary or appropriate to protect its interests. In the event that the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party within the Notice Period that it does not dispute such liability and desires to defend against such claim or demand, then, except as hereinafter provided, the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesuch claim or demand by appropriate proceedings, which proceedings shall be promptly settled or prosecuted to a final conclusion, in such a manner as to avoid any risk of the Indemnified Party becoming subject to liability. If the Indemnified Party desires to participate in, but not control, any such defense or settlement, it may do so at its own expense cost and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyexpense. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes disputes its liability with respect to such claim, or elects not to defend against such claim, whether by not giving timely notice as provided above or settleotherwise, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse but not the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake obligation to defend or settle against such claim, and the amount of any such asserted liabilityclaim, and for so long as or if the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not same be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed contested by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement or by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay then that portion thereof as to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed which such defense is unsuccessful, shall be conclusively deemed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs be a liability of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake hereunder (subject, if it has timely disputed liability, to defend such matter to which a determination that the Indemnified Party disputed liability is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred covered by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionArticle X).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Purchase and Sale Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement, Purchase and Sale Agreement (QR Energy, LP)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "If a Third Person Claim is made against an Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shallIndemnitor shall be entitled to participate therein and, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated the extent that the Indemnitor shall wish, to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter assume the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same defense thereof in good faith and diligentlyin a commercially reasonable manner with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, provided and, after notice from the Indemnitor to the Indemnified Party of such election to so assume the defense thereof, the Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party for any legal expenses of other counsel or any other Losses in each case subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof; provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without Indemnitor will pay the written consent legal expenses of the Indemnified Party. If ’s separate counsel if, in the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settleIndemnified Party’s good faith judgment, it shall promptly notify is advisable, based on advice of counsel, for the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, be represented by such separate counsel because a conflict exists between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party or because there is a reasonable probability that the Third Person Claim may materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party or its Affiliates other than as a result of monetary damages. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor and its counsel in the defense thereof and in against any settlement thereofsuch Third Person Claim. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of at its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense in the defense of any Third Person Claim. Neither the Indemnitor, on the one hand, nor the Indemnified Party, on the other hand, shall admit liability to, or settle, compromise or discharge any Third Person Claim without the prior consent of the other (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, that the Indemnitor may settle, compromise or discharge any Third Person Claim, the defense of which was assumed by the Indemnitor, if such Third Person Claim does not impose equitable remedies or any obligation on the Indemnified Party and provides only for the reasonable expenses payment of its counsel. After monetary damages that are completely indemnified by the Indemnifying Party has notified Indemnitor hereunder, includes an unconditional written release by the claimant or plaintiff of the Indemnified Party from all liability in respect of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityThird Person Claim, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with would not have any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityfurther liability thereunder. In the event the Indemnitor elects not to defend any Third Person Claim, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any defend against such Third Person claim Claim in good faith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, commercially reasonable manner at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitor, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and Indemnitor shall have the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid right to participate in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectiondefense at its own expense.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Unit Purchase Agreement (Graham Holdings Co), Unit Purchase Agreement (McClatchy Co), Unit Purchase Agreement (A. H. Belo Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any (a) Any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice seeking ------------------- indemnification provided for under this Agreement in respect of, arising out of or has knowledge of involving a claim or demand made by any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, third Person against the Indemnified Party shallshall notify the Indemnitor in writing, as a condition precedent to a and in reasonable detail, of the third Person claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying within 10 days after receipt by such Indemnified Party of written notice of the third Person claim. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to participate jointly with the Indemnified Party in the Indemnified Party's defense, settlement or other disposition of any such claim. With respect to any such claim relating solely to the payment of money damages and which will not result in the Indemnified Party's becoming subject to injunctive or other relief or otherwise adversely affect the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate business of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Indemnified Party in any manner, and as to which the Indemnitor shall have acknowledged in writing the obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party hereunder, the Indemnitor shall have the sole right to defend and settledefend, at settle or otherwise dispose of such claim, on such terms as the Indemnitor, in its own expense and by its own counselsole discretion, shall deem appropriate; provided, however, that the Indemnitor shall obtain the written consent of the -------- ------- Indemnified Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior to ceasing to defend, settling or otherwise disposing of any such matter so long claim if as a result thereof the Indemnifying Indemnified Party pursues would become subject to injunctive or other equitable relief or the same business, properties or assets of the Indemnified Party would be adversely affected in good faith any manner; and diligentlyprovided, provided further, that if the Indemnifying Indemnified -------- ------- Party has elected to be represented by separate counsel pursuant to the proviso to the following sentence, such settlement or compromise shall not settle any criminal proceeding without be effected only with the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If After notice from the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention election to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records of such claim or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseaction, the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this Section 11.5 ------------ for any additional legal expenses Expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any the defense or settlement thereof other than reasonable costs of such asserted liabilityinvestigation; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party-------- however, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel to ------- represent it if, in the Indemnified Party's reasonable judgment, it is advisable for the Indemnified Party to be reimbursed represented by separate counsel, and in that event the fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall be paid by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Indemnified Party. The parties each agree to render to the other parties such assistance as may reasonably be requested in order to insure the proper and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement adequate defense of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionproceeding.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Aramark Worldwide Corp), Purchase Agreement (Aramark Worldwide Corp), Purchase Agreement (Aramark Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest or a conflict of interest is reasonably likely to arise that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing such Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the 42 51 Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentsettlement. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse pay the Indemnified Party for the settlement amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. With respect to any account, note or other receivable as to which the Stockholders have paid in full any indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 11 as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11 or as to which a claim in respect thereof has been asserted pursuant to this Section 11 that has been applied against the Indemnification Threshold with respect to the Stockholders as a result of a breach of the representation and warranty made pursuant to Section 5.11, AmPaM shall cause the Company to assign such account, note or other receivable to the Stockholders. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc), Acquisition Agreement (Miller Mechanical Contractors Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 7.1, or 11.2 7.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; PROVIDED, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying PartyHOWEVER, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Palex Inc), Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Palex Inc), Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Palex Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "an Indemnified Party") Party has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim the commencement or threatened commencement by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), of a claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson of any claim for which indemnification may be sought under this Article VI (an “Indemnified Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof Purchaser (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ”) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceedingIndemnified Claim. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim the Indemnified Claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof; provided, however, that the failure to timely give such notice shall not affect the Indemnifying Party’s obligation except to the extent that it is financially harmed by the delay. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of select its own choosing counsel and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse or make advances to the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (UpSnap, Inc.), Asset Purchase Agreement (UpSnap, Inc.), Asset Purchase Agreement (UpSnap, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense and provided further that, if in the defense thereof opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includesuch claim in good faith, but the Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Softnet Systems Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Madison Investors Corp), Stock Purchase Agreement (Independence Holding Co)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Securities Purchase Agreement (Airnet Communications Corp), Securities Purchase Agreement (SCP Private Equity Partners Ii Lp), Securities Purchase Agreement (Airnet Communications Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 13.1 or 11.2 hereof 13.2 (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, faith; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, ; provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party shall be responsible for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the th Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 13.3 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said such Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said such Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, hereunder or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter upon consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any amounts owing from an Indemnifying Party to an Indemnified Party under the provisions of this Section 13 shall be reduced to the extent to which the Indemnified Party, or any other claimant, actually receives any proceeds in determining the amount of any insurance policy that are paid with respect to the matter or occurrence that gave rise to the ThirdPerson claim. Submission to insurance of any insurable claim otherwise giving rise to indemnification obligation under this Section 13 shall be a condition precedent to seeking indemnification under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Alliance Group Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Alliance Group Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Alliance Group Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 10.1 or 11.2 10.2, hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof, and such notice shall be effective if delivered prior to expiration of the period of indemnity pursuant to Sections 10.1 and 10.2. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and expenses, out-of-pocket expensesexpenses and allocable share of employee compensation incurred in connection with such participation for any employee whose participation is so requested. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement (Windstar Resources Inc), Merger Agreement (Internet Service Network Inc), Share Exchange Agreement (Oil & Gas Seekers Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person plus all indemnifiable costs and the Indemnifying Partyexpenses incurred to date, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Condor Technology GRP), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Condor Technology GRP), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Condor Technology GRP)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge Knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 10.1 or 11.2 10.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (such settlement to be subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Quanta Services Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Quanta Services Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Quanta Services Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto entitled to indemnification under Sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 8.01 or 11.2 8.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on, or does not provide for the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from of, the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Us Concrete Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Us Concrete Inc), Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Us Concrete Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (such settlement to be subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Travel Services International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Travel Services International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Travel Services International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1 or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Condor Technology Solutions Inc), Purchase Agreement (Condor Technology Solutions Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have 20 days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity under this Section 9.6 that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Hawkeye Holdings, Inc.), Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Hawkeye Holdings, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat (i) the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and (ii) the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (China INSOnline Corp.), Stock Purchase Agreement (China INSOnline Corp.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Condor Technology GRP), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Condor Technology GRP)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.6(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement for Purchase (Lynch Interactive Corp), Agreement for Purchase (Sunshine PCS Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to from any Indemnitor hereunder. The Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; provided, further, that to the extent the Indemnified Party elects not to defend such proceeding, claim or demand, and the Indemnified Party defends against or otherwise conducts any such proceeding, claim or demand, the Indemnitor may retain counsel at the expense of the Indemnitor, and control the defense of such proceeding. Neither the Indemnitor nor the Indemnified Party may settle any Third Person claim without such proceeding which settlement (i) obligates the written consent of other party to pay money, to perform obligations or to admit liability or (ii) which would interfere, in any material respect, with the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release conduct of the Indemnified Party’s business as currently conducted, unless in either case, without the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees consent of the other party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Sole and Exclusive Remedy. Prior to or in writingconnection with the Closing, the parties will have available to them all remedies available at law or in equity, including specific performance or other equitable remedies except as expressly limited elsewhere in this Agreement. The After the Closing, except for remedies that cannot be waived as a matter of law and injunctive and provisional relief (including specific performance), the rights set forth in this Article X will be the exclusive remedy of Buyer or Seller for breach of this Agreement by Buyer or Seller, as applicable, and will be in lieu of other remedies, whether in contract or tort. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement will prevent any party from bringing an action based upon fraud or willful misconduct by the other party in connection with this Agreement. In the event such action is brought, the prevailing party’s attorneys’ fees and costs will be paid by the nonprevailing party. In addition, as between Calais, on the one hand, and Buyer and Seller, on the other hand, such parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds at all times (whether before or after the Closing) have available to them all remedies available at law or in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under equity, including specific performance or other equitable remedies except as expressly limited elsewhere in this SectionAgreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Calais Resources Inc), Purchase Agreement (Apollo Gold Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after (a) If any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of third Person claim, action or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party suit is brought as to which indemnification will be sought pursuant to this Agreement (a "Third PersonParty Claim"), ) and (i) the Third Party Claim is solely for money damages and such Third Party Claim will have no continuing effect in any material respect on the business or the commencement of any action assets or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification and (ii) the amount claimed pursuant to Section 11.1 such Third Party Claim or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice potential liability arising out of such claim or Third Party Claim (in the commencement judgment of the Indemnified Party) does not, after taking into account all other indemnification obligations of the Indemnitor pursuant to this Agreement, exceed the Indemnitor's maximum indemnification obligations pursuant to this Agreement, then the Indemnitor shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state Third Party Claim and, if the nature Indemnitor so chooses (and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Indemnitor so notifies the Indemnified Party shall in writing within ten (10) days after delivery of the Claim Notice with respect to such Third Party Claim and acknowledges the Indemnitor's obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim), to assume primary responsibility for the defense, compromise or settlement of such Third Party Claim, with counsel selected by the Indemnitor and not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of reasonably objected to by the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Indemnitor assumes such responsibility as set forth in this paragraph, then (x) in no event shall the Indemnified Party undertakes to defend admit any liability with respect to, or settle, it shall promptly notify compromise or discharge, such Third Party Claim without the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, Indemnitor's prior written consent and (y) the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in be entitled to participate in, but not control, the defense thereof and in any settlement thereofof such Third Party Claim with its own counsel at its own expense. Such cooperation shall includeIf the Indemnitor does not assume such responsibility as described above, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession Party may defend, compromise or controlsettle such Third Party Claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate (including without limitation, settling such claim on such terms as the Indemnified Party may deem appropriate). All Indemnified Parties shall use Notwithstanding the same counselforegoing, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate defend, compromise or settle any Third Party Claim described in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse this Section 11.4(a) if the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention waives in writing any right to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred indemnification by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section Indemnitor with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionClaim.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Lecg Corp), Transition Services Agreement (Lecg Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through one separate counsel (plus appropriate local counsel) of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided further that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Acme Communications Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Acme Communications Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the 33 39 Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person Person's claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Marinemax Inc), 6 Agreement and Plan of Organization (Marinemax Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a third person not a is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to under this Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")4.4, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice shall promptly notify Tribune in writing of such claim or the commencement claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. Tribune shall have 20 days after receipt of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature to undertake, conduct and the basis control, through counsel of such claim its own choosing and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend settlement or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; and provided further that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between Tribune and the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Tribune shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as Tribune is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of Tribune. If Tribune does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Tribune’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. Tribune shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Tribune Co), Distribution Agreement (Tribune Co)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "i) Any Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to Party seeking indemnification under this Agreement ("Third Person")resulting from or arising out of a Claim or demand made or threatened, or the commencement of which such Indemnified Party reasonably anticipates will be made or threatened, by any action or proceeding by a Third Person, Person against the Indemnified Party shall(a “Third Person Claim”) shall deliver, promptly after becoming aware of such Third Person Claim, to Parent written notice thereof (including all related information received by or known to the Indemnified Party) after such assertion is actually known to the Indemnified Party (such notice, a “Third Person Claim Notice” and, collectively with a Direct Claim Notice, a “Claim Notice”); provided, however, that the right of a person to be indemnified hereunder in respect of Claims made by a third party shall not be adversely affected by a failure to give such notice unless, and then only to the extent that, Parent is actually and materially prejudiced thereby. Except as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to otherwise provided in this Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"11.3(b), give Parent shall then have the Indemnifying Party right, upon written notice of such claim or to the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and Indemnified Party (a reasonable estimate “Defense Notice”) within 30 days after receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall Third Person Claim Notice, to defend against, negotiate, settle, or otherwise deal with such Third Person Claim subject to the terms hereof, and to have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and Indemnified Party represented by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the The Indemnified Party may thereafter participate in (but not control) the defense of any such Third Person Claim with its intention to do soown counsel at its own expense, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel unless, in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the reasonable opinion of such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same ’s counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel separate representation is necessary to the Indemnifying Party shall have avoid a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse between the Indemnified Party and Parent that cannot be waived, in which case Parent shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified a single counsel to the Indemnified Party of its intention Party. In the event that Parent shall fail to undertake to defend or settle any give the Defense Notice within such asserted liability15-day period, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled to have the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses control over said defense and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim the subject Claim, (ii) Parent will cooperate with and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay make available to the Indemnified Party such assistance and materials as it may reasonably request, and (iii) Parent shall have the amount agreed right at its expense to participate in the defense assisted by counsel of its own choosing. In such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defensean event, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at will not settle the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim subject Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying PartyParent, which consent shall will not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned, or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Golden Entertainment, Inc.), Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (Golden Entertainment, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto If a claim (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any including a claim by a person not a party Governmental Authority with respect to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding Taxes) by a Third third Person is made against an Indemnified Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent and if such party intends to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article XI, give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it Person shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel Escrow Agent in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail and, in the defense thereof and case of Taxes, including copies of any notice or other document received from any Tax authority in any settlement thereofrespect of such asserted Tax liability. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party The Indemnitor shall have a conflict thirty (30) days after receipt of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Partysuch notice to undertake, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party Person shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnified Person may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Person and paid at its own expense and provided further that, if in the opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Person there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Person, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of its counselone counsel to such Indemnified Person in connection with such defense. After So long as the Indemnifying Party has notified Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend Person shall not pay or settle any such asserted liabilityclaim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Person within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Indemnified Person's notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Person shall have the right to undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and for so long as expense, the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) with the consent of the Indemnified Person, enter into any settlement that does not include as set forth in an unconditional term thereof the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested giving by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Person or Persons asserting such claim to all Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement Persons of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete an unconditional release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Section.judgment

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Fleming Companies Inc /Ok/), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Core Mark International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the ------------------- "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1, 12.2, or 11.2 12.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-of- pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 12 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan (U S a Floral Products Inc), Agreement and Plan of Contribution (U S a Floral Products Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, ------------------- --------------- Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party for Indemnitor, the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) Indemnified Party as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested which indemnification will be sought by the Indemnifying Party, in which event any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder; provided that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by consult in good -------- faith with the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Indemnitor with respect to material decisions and out-of-pocket expenses. If actions relating to the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete defense, compromise or settlement of any such Third Person claim claim. In any such case the Indemnitor shall use commercially reasonably efforts to cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnitor may participate, providedthrough -------- counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, howeverin the defense of any such claim, that under no circumstances shall action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party -------- ------- shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such -------- event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity therefor hereunder.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Aptargroup Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Aptargroup Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc)

Third Person Claims. (a) Promptly after the assertion by any third party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim against any Indemnified Party (a "Third Party Claim") that, in the judgment of such Indemnified Party, may result in the incurrence by a person not a party such Indemnified Party of Losses for which such Indemnified Party would be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement ("Third Person")Agreement, or such Indemnified Party shall deliver to the commencement Indemnitor a Claim Notice; provided, that no delay on the part of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shallin notifying the Indemnitor shall relieve the Indemnitor of any liability or obligations hereunder, as a condition precedent except to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated the extent that the Indemnitor has been materially prejudiced thereby, and then only to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofextent. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right in its sole discretion to participate in such matter through counsel conduct the defense of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityThird Party Claim; provided, and for so long as that the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not be liable to indemnify any Indemnified Party for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim Claim effected without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release If any such action or claim is settled with the prior written consent of the Indemnified PartyIndemnitor, unless or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff in any such action, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be entitled to indemnification for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionLoss relating thereto. The Indemnified Party shall consult with the Indemnifying Party in a reasonable manner at reasonable times regarding the status of any Third Party Claim, including regarding strategy, bona fide settlement offers or mediations and material results of discovery and investigation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Paulson Capital Corp), Execution Copy Asset Purchase Agreement (First Montauk Financial Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a Covered Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article VIII, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice in writing of such claim or claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnifying Party shall be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such extent that notice shall state the nature is not delivered promptly and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofIndemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have [***] ([***]) days after receipt of such notice to deliver to the right Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article VIII, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of its own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to defend the Covered Party) and settle, at its own expense expense, the settlement or defense thereof (subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement), and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own counselexpense; provided further that, any such matter so long as if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for Indemnifying Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party pursues and the same in good faith and diligentlyCovered Party, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel, reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party, to such Covered Party in connection with such defense. The Covered Party shall not pay or settle any criminal proceeding such claim without the written consent consent, which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld, of the Indemnified Stockholder Representative with respect to claims where the Company Stockholders are the Indemnifying Party and Parent where Parent and/or Surviving Corporation are the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly does not notify the Indemnified Covered Party within [***] ([***]) days after receipt of its intention the Covered Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in undertake the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Covered Party shall have the right to participate undertake, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost, risk and expense (subject to the limitations set forth in such matter through counsel this Agreement), the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party will reimburse shall not, except with the Indemnified Party for consent, which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld, of the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After Covered Party, enter into any settlement that is not exclusively monetary and shall be paid entirely by the Indemnifying Party has notified and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnified Party giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties of its intention an unconditional release from all liability with respect to undertake such claim or consent to defend or settle entry of any such asserted liability, and for so long as judgment. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseforegoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable entitled to control any claim relating to Taxes of the Parent, Company, or their Subsidiaries for any additional legal expenses incurred by Tax period ending after the Indemnified Party in connection with Closing Date and shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any defense or settlement claim for Taxes which would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the liability of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying PartyParent, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange Company or their Subsidiaries for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility Taxes for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement Tax period (or judgment. If portion thereof) after the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderClosing Date, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying PartyParent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld delayed or delayedwithheld. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of *** Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Indemnified Party, unless Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionomitted portions.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Santarus Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Santarus Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") a Claiming Party has ------------------- received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof Person (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceedingproceeding being a "Third Person Claim") that could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, the Claiming Party shall give written notice of such Third Person Claim to the Indemnifying Party in accordance with Section 8.5 above. Such notice The Claiming Party shall state the nature defend any Third Person Claim, and the basis of costs and expenses incurred by the Claiming Party in connection with such claim defense (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, other professionals' and a reasonable estimate of experts' fees and court or arbitration costs) shall be included in the amount thereofDamages for which the Claiming Party may seek indemnity hereunder. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend receive copies of all pleadings, notices and settle, at its own expense and communications with respect to the Third Person Claim to the extent that receipt of such documents by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues does not affect any privilege relating to the same Claiming Party, and may participate in good faith and diligently, provided that settlement negotiations with respect to the Indemnifying Third Person Claim. No Claiming Party shall not settle enter into any criminal proceeding settlement of a Third Person Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but (which consent shall not be limited tounreasonably withheld), furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any booksprovided, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right consented in writing to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability Party shall have no power or authority to contest any claim by any Claiming Party for indemnity under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to Article VIII for the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to of such settlement between said Third Person settlement; and the Indemnifying PartyParty will remain responsible to indemnify the Claiming Party for all Damages as an Uncontested Claim that may be incurred arising out of, resulting from or caused by the Indemnifying Third-Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay Claim to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to fullest extent provided in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentArticle VIII. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent in writing to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Partysettlement, and the Indemnified Claiming Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in concludes such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by without such consent, the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that issue of whether the settlement is indemnifiable under no circumstances the terms of this Article VIII shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect treated as a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionContested Claim hereunder.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Dovebid Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Dovebid Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified PartyParty unless the Indemnified Party is fully released and exonerated. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counselcounsel and experts. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person , and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in upon payment of such settlement amount to such Third Person, shall be deemed released from any and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all obligation or liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentthereto. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Collectibles Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Collectibles Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge Knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 9.2 or 11.2 9.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or any other proceeding to the extent that relief other than the payment of money is sought, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's ’s possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityLiability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityLiability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability ’s Liability under this Section 9 with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities Liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (GTJ REIT, Inc.), Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (GTJ REIT, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol, through counsel of its choosing, the defense of any third Person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder if the Indemnitor has acknowledged and agreed in writing that, if the same is adversely determined, the Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnified Party in respect thereof, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, in the defense of any such matter claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so long as elected to conduct and control the Indemnifying defense thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) unless such third Person claim, action or suit against such Indemnified Party pursues is solely for money damages or, where Seller is the same Indemnitor, will have no continuing adverse effect after resolution of such claim, action or suit in good faith and diligentlyany material respect on the business of the Buyer or the Assets, provided that the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding not, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, (which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of ), pay, compromise or settle any such claim, action or suit and (ii) the Indemnified PartyParty shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit, provided that in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld or delayed, in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments which event no claim for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionindemnity therefor hereunder shall be waived.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Speedway Motorsports Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Speedway TBA, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying 60 Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested in writing by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim in which no admission of wrongdoing is required of the Indemnified Party and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, to furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, such Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsection, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. All indemnification payments under this section shall be deemed adjustments to the Merger consideration provided for herein.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Expresspoint Technology Systems Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Expresspoint Technology Systems Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any a party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim against it covered by Section 10 by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Party or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim Person with respect thereto being made against to any such claim, such party obligated (sometimes referred to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter as the "Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee"), ) shall give the Indemnifying Party other party (sometimes referred to as the "Indemnitor") written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the other party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnitor has notified the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party foregoing notice that it wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to defend assume and settle, at its own expense and control the defense of the claim by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlyappropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee, provided that the Indemnifying Party assumption of such defense by the Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent constitute an acknowledgment of the Indemnified Partyobligation to indemnify the Indemnitee hereunder. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel The Indemnitee may participate in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityat its sole expense, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and for which the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then Indemnitor shall have assumed the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited defense pursuant to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewithpreceding sentence, provided, however, that under no circumstances counsel for the Indemnitor shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the Indemnified Party defense or settlement of such claims, suit or proceeding other than claims that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Indemnitor has not assumed the defense of any claim. The Indemnitor may not settle any Third Person claim without obtaining a release for the written benefit of the Indemnitee, unless the consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionIndemnitee is obtained.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement (Wild Oats Markets Inc), Agreement (United Natural Foods Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto providing indemnification pursuant to Section 8.1 or 8.2 of this Agreement (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1, or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Quanta Services Inc), Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Quanta Services Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a third person not a is made ------------------- against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article 7, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to elect to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party; and provided further that if in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, there exists a conflict between the Indemnified Party and its the Indemnitor, Indemnitor shall bear all costs and expenses of Indemnified Party's separate counsel of choice. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate contest, settle or compromise the claim and shall be entitled to indemnification for all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. The Indemnitor shall not, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such matter through counsel claim to all Indemnified Parties of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses unconditional release from all liability with respect to such claim or consent to entry of its counselany judgment. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party The Indemnitor shall not be liable for damages relating to any additional legal expenses incurred by settlement entered into without the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement consent of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionIndemnitor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Contribution Agreement (Red Lion Hotels Inc), Purchase and Sale Agreement (Red Lion Hotels Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto or the Underwriters (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofthereof (the "Claim Amount"). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the -70- 78 Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses expense and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionArticle 11, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Vestcom International Inc), Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Vestcom International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 7.5(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Bearcom Group Inc), Asset Purchase Agreement (Wireless International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not third Person is made against a party Covered Party, and if such Covered Party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice in writing of such claim or the commencement claims, setting forth a description of such action or proceedingclaims in reasonable detail. Such notice The Indemnifying Party shall state be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the nature extent that a Claim Notice is not delivered promptly and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofIndemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of such Claim Notice to deliver to the right Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article X, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of their own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to defend the Covered Party) and settleat their own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own expense expense, provided further that, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Covered Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and by its own counselthe Covered Party, any the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such matter so Covered Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith and diligentlyfaith, provided that the Covered Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of Seller with respect to claims where Seller is the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without and Purchaser where Purchaser is the written consent of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly does not notify the Indemnified Covered Party within thirty (30) days after receipt of its intention the Covered Party’s Claim Notice hereunder that it elects to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in undertake the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Covered Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel undertake, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost, risk and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party will reimburse shall not, except with the Indemnified Party for consent of the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After Covered Party, enter into any settlement that is not exclusively monetary and shall be paid entirely by the Indemnifying Party has notified and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnified Party giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties of its intention an unconditional release from all liability with respect to undertake such claim or consent to defend or settle entry of any such asserted liability, and for so long as judgment. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseforegoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable entitled to control any claim relating to Intellectual Property, Registrations or Taxes for any additional legal expenses incurred by Tax period of another Party and shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the Indemnified Party in connection with commencement of litigation, any defense claim related to Intellectual Property, Registrations or settlement Taxes of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying other Party, in which event without the Indemnified prior written consent of the other Party; provided that the Covered Party shall be reimbursed by consult with the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in claims and not enter into any settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim claims without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of delayed (and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section).

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Purchase Agreement (QLT Inc/Bc), Purchase Agreement (Allergan Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a such Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1 or 11.2 12.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under pursuant to this Section with respect to such Third Person Person's claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person plus all indemnifiable costs and the Indemnifying Partyexpenses incurred to date, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person's claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person's claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter on terms as it determines in its sole discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Ursus Telecom Corp), Merger Agreement (Ursus Telecom Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including any governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 11.5, promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly 8.6.1. If the Claiming Party seeks indemnification under this Article VIII with respect to any pending or threatened action at law or suit in equity by a third Person against such Claiming Party (each such action being a “Third Person Claim”), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled, if (a) the Third Person Claim involves solely monetary damages and the Indemnifying Party expressly agrees in writing with the Claiming Party that, as between the two, the Indemnifying Party is solely responsible to satisfy and discharge the Third Person Claim and (b) the Indemnifying Party so elects by written notice delivered to the Claiming Party no later than thirty (30) days after receiving the Claim Notice, to conduct and control the defense of such Third Person Claim with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably acceptable to the Claiming Party, and in any party hereto such case the Claiming Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party in connection therewith; provided, that the Claiming Party may participate in, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, the defense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnifying Party has elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; provided further, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel employed by the Claiming Party, if and to the extent that (hereinafter w) the "Indemnified Party") Indemnifying Party has received not employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Claiming Party to assume the defense of such Third Person Claim within a reasonable time after receiving notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding the action; (x) the employment of counsel and the amount reimbursable therefor by a Third Person, the Indemnified Claiming Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter has been authorized in writing by the "Indemnifying Party"), give ; (y) a defense available to the Claiming Party cannot be asserted by the Indemnifying Party; or (z) representation of the Indemnifying Party written notice and the Claiming Party by the same counsel would, in the reasonable opinion of such claim or counsel, create a conflict of interest. Until the commencement Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state a Third Person Claim, the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Claiming Party shall have the right to defend and settlesuch Third Person Claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as subject to the right of the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses Claim subject to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section8.6.1.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger, Agreement and Plan of Merger (Select Medical Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has actual knowledge of any claim by a person Person (including a governmental agency) not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, with respect to which the Indemnified Person would be entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 11, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defensedefense through appropriate proceedings, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the -45- Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc), Agreement and Plan of Organization (Pentacon Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to 33 41 consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEXMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEXMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person Person's claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement of Merger and Plan (Marinemax Inc), Agreement of Merger and Plan (Marinemax Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 10.7(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, ; provided, howeverthat the Indemnitor may participate, that under no circumstances shall through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within fourteen (14) days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement for Purchase (Leap Wireless International Inc), Agreement for Purchase and Sale (Leap Wireless International Inc)

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Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) that could give rise to Damages or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for has been actually prejudiced as a complete release from result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the Indemnified Party, promptly pay right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the amount agreed to in defense of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallclaim, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Partyproceedings, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse make a good faith effort to cooperate in such defense, provided that, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees, counsel for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party shall act as lead counsel in connection therewithall matters pertaining to the defense or settlement of such claims, provided, however, suit or proceedings. In the event that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle and the Indemnified Party are unable to agree on the selection of lead counsel, each party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to retain counsel and to participate in the defense of such suit, claim or proceeding. The Indemnified Party shall not, except at its own cost, make any Third Person claim settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnified Party to settle a complete release of claim expeditiously could have a Material Adverse Effect on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within ten business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metals Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Metals Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail; provided, however, that failure to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its intention obligations hereunder except to do sothe extent it shall have been prejudiced by such failure. The Indemnitor shall have 20 days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for between the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity under this Section 9.6 that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor’s cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (STR Holdings LLC), Summary of Terms for Employment Agreement (STR Holdings (New) LLC)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter The Indemnitor shall have the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge right to assume the defense of any claim Third Person Claim at the sole expense of the Indemnitor with counsel selected by a person not a party to this Agreement ("the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor so assumes the defense of such Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson Claim, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend employ separate counsel and settleto participate in the defense thereof, at its own expense including all conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and by its own counselappeals, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlyprovided, provided that the Indemnifying Party fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall not settle any criminal proceeding without be at the written consent sole expense of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settleIndemnitor so assumes the defense of any Third Person Claim, it (a) the Indemnitor shall promptly notify deliver to the Indemnified Party copies of its intention all material written notices and documents (including court papers) received by the Indemnitor relating to do so, the Third Person Claim and shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably apprised of the status of such defense and (b) the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor in such defense and its counsel make available, on a timely basis, to the Indemnitor all witnesses, pertinent records, materials and information in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing Indemnified Party’s possession or under the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information Indemnified Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in Indemnitor, all at the Indemnified Party's possession or controlsole expense of the Indemnitor. All Indemnified Parties shall use With respect to any Third Person Claim, neither of the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event Indemnitor nor the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires admit any liability with respect to accept a final and complete settlement of any or pay, settle, compromise or discharge, or offer to pay, settle, compromise or discharge, such Third Person claim Claim without the other Indemnitor’s or Indemnified Party’s (as applicable) prior written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, unless such admission, payment, settlement, compromise or discharge includes the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each of the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for their respective Affiliates of a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to all liability in respect of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.claim

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Griffon Corp), Share Purchase Agreement (TTM Technologies Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shallhas been actually prejudiced as a result of such failure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to associate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, in exchange suit or proceedings, and may select counsel for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Party. The Indemnified Party shallshall not, from that moment onexcept at its own cost, bear full responsibility for make any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs settlement with respect to any such claim and all additional costs of settlement claim, suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement (which request shall include a statement as to why expeditious settlement is desirable, if such be the case) within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Landcare Usa Inc), Agreement and Plan of Merger (Landcare Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against under this Article VIII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify (a) Buyer, in the case of indemnification sought by any Equityholder Indemnified Party, and (b) the Shareholder Representative, in the case of indemnification sought by any Buyer Indemnified Party, in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. If the third party obligated claim is with respect to provide indemnification pursuant Taxes of Evant or any of its Subsidiaries, Buyer shall notify the Shareholder Representative in writing no later than five Business Days after learning of the intention of a Tax authority to Section 11.1 audit Evant or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")any of its Subsidiaries; provided, that failure to give the Indemnifying Party such written notice shall not relieve the Indemnitor of its obligations hereunder, except to the extent it shall have been materially prejudiced by such failure. An audit includes a request for information made by a Tax Authority in a jurisdiction in which Evant or any of its Subsidiaries had not been filing Tax Returns. The Indemnitor shall have 15 days after receipt of such claim or the commencement notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature its own choosing and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend settlement or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sodefense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; provided, further, that, if in the defense thereof reasonable opinion of counsel for such Indemnified Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall includenot pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Indemnitor, but which consent shall not be limited to, furnishing unreasonably withheld. If the Indemnifying Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in writing within 15 days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use written notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim, but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall pay the Indemnified Party's expenses as and when incurred. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that (a) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the Person or Persons asserting such claim to the all Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, Parties of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all Liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs or consent to entry of settlement any judgment, (b) involves non-monetary relief or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderremedy, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and including any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of restrictions on the Indemnified Party, unless 's ability to operate or compete or (c) exceeds the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees remaining amount in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionapplicable Indemnity Escrow Amount.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Manhattan Associates Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (such settlement to be subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in 70 determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Travel Services International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after the receipt by any party hereto (hereinafter the "Target Indemnified Party") has received Person of notice of or has knowledge discovery of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding Claim by a Third PersonPerson giving rise to a Target Loss, the Target Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), Person shall give the Indemnifying Party Axtive written notice of such claim or the commencement Claim in accordance with this Section 8.2. Within seven days of delivery of such action written notice, Axtive may, with the Target Principal Shareholder's written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, at the expense of Axtive, elect to take all necessary steps properly to contest such Claim or proceedingto prosecute or defend such Claim to conclusion or settlement, provided that Axtive pursues the same diligently and in good faith. Such notice If Axtive makes the foregoing election, then Axtive shall state take all necessary steps to contest any such Claim or to prosecute or defend such Claim to conclusion or settlement, and shall notify the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate Target Indemnified Person of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party progress of any such Claim, shall have permit the right to defend and settleTarget Indemnified Person, at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, any to participate in such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlyprosecution, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend defense or settlesettlement negotiations (provided, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do sohowever, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest exists that prevents counsel would make it inappropriate, in the reasonable opinion of the Target Indemnified Person, for the Indemnifying Party from representing same counsel to represent both the Target Indemnified PartyPerson and Axtive in the resolution of such Claim, then the Target Indemnified Party shall have Person may retain separate counsel, the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing fees and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party which shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred borne by the Target Indemnified Party in connection Person, but shall instead be borne by Axtive as Target Losses) and shall provide the Target Indemnified Person with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence reasonable access to all relevant information and (ii) documents relating to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Claim and out-of-pocket expensesAxtive's prosecution or defense thereof. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party Axtive does not undertake to defend timely make such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, election or fails diligently to pursue such defenseprosecution, defense or settlement, then the Target Indemnified Party may undertake Person shall be free to contest such defense Claim or to prosecute or defend such Claim to conclusion or settlement through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of Axtive, shall take all necessary steps regarding the Indemnifying Partysame, shall notify Axtive of the progress of any such Claim, shall permit Axtive, at its expense, to participate in such prosecution or defense and shall provide Axtive with reasonable access to all relevant information and documents relating to the Claim and the Target Indemnified Party may settle such matterPerson's prosecution or defense thereof. Subject to the limitations set forth in this ARTICLE VIII, and the Indemnifying Party Axtive shall reimburse the Target Indemnified Party Person for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Target Indemnified Party Person in connection therewiththerewith as Target Losses. In either case, the party not in control of a Claim shall fully cooperate, and shall cause its counsel, if any, to fully cooperate, with the other party in the conduct of the prosecution or defense of such Claim. Neither party shall compromise or settle any such Claim without the written consent of either the Target Indemnified Person (if Axtive defends the Claim) or Axtive (if the Target Indemnified Person defends the Claim), such consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that under no circumstances notwithstanding the foregoing, any Target Indemnified Person shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement and the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent Axtive's liability hereunder shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for the complete release of the Target Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionPerson.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Axtive Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that the Indemnified Party believes in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 9.1 or 11.2 9.2 hereof (hereinafter the Asset Purchase Agreement 21 23 "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding, provided, however, that failure to give such notice shall not preclude the Indemnified Party from making any claim thereon if the failure or delay in giving such notice did not prejudice the Indemnifying Party. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defensedefense in a reasonably diligent manner, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Tyler Technologies Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan (Nationwide Staffing Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.the

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: 6 Agreement and Plan of Organization (Marinemax Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 7.1, or 11.2 7.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligentlyfaith; PROVIDED, provided HOWEVER, that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party shall have the right, but not settle the obligation, to participate at its own expense and with counsel of its own choosing in such defense or any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partysettlement negotiations relating thereto. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then (a) the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as , (b) the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to assume the defense of such settlement between said Third Person claim, and (c) if the Indemnifying PartyIndemnified Party does not assume the defense of such Third Person claim, the Indemnified Party shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, providedPROVIDED, howeverHOWEVER, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Palex Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle; provided, at its own expense and by its own counselhowever, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall failure to give such notice will not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the relieve such Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited claim, action or proceeding, except to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, extent that the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for has been actually prejudiced as a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in result of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentfailure. If the The Indemnifying Party does not undertake (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by associate with the Indemnified Party in connection therewiththe defense of such claim, providedsuit or proceedings, however, provided that under no circumstances shall counsel for the Indemnified Party settle shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the defense or settlement of such claims, suit or proceedings. The Indemnified Party shall not, except at its own cost, make any Third Person claim settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnified Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within five business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Metals Usa Inc)

Third Person Claims. (i) Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter herein the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson (such claim or commencement of such action or proceeding being a "Third Party Claim") that could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter herein the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or Third Party Claim describing in reasonable detail the commencement nature of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis Third Party Claim, a copy of such claim and a reasonable all papers served with respect to that Third Party Claim (if any), an estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying of damages attributable to the Third Party shall have Claim to the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but extent feasible (which estimate shall not be limited to, furnishing conclusive of the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by final amount of such claim) and the Indemnifying Party that are in basis for the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All request for indemnification under this Agreement; provided, however, that the failure of the -------- ------- Indemnified Parties Party to give timely notice hereunder shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to relieve the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for its indemnification obligations under this Agreement to the extent, but only to the extent that, such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake 's ability to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as claim. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such notice (the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense"Election Period"), the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by notify the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by whether the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's disputes its potential liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs under this Section 11 with respect to such claim that Third Party Claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If (b) if the Indemnifying Party does not undertake dispute its potential liability to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled with respect to indemnification hereunderthat Third Party Claim, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, whether the Indemnified Indemnifying Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choicedesires, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and to defend the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying against that Third Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionClaim.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Hospitality Design & Supply Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any 60 party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settlesettle (subject to the consent of the Indemnified Party, as hereinafter provided), at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. Further, absent a conflict, the Indemnified Party may select counsel and have such counsel participate in such matter at the sole cost of the Indemnified Party. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested in writing by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.of-

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Organization (Vacation Properties International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter ------------------- the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 12.1, 12.2, or 11.2 12.3 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in any matter through counsel of its own choosing at its own expense (unless there is a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have in which case the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel); provided that the Indemnifying Party's counsel shall always be lead counsel and shall determine all litigation and settlement steps, strategy and the like. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-of- pocket expensesexpenses and except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Third-Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section 12 with respect to such Third Third-Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentclaim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Third-Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Contribution (U S a Floral Products Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof hereinafter (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or of the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or agree to any nonmonetary remedy without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, whose consent may be withheld in its sole discretion. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or 36 42 information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its such counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (ia) as set forth in the preceding sentence sentences, and (iib) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person Person's claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such a settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly (x) in the case of MARINEMAX being the Indemnifying Party, pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement settlement, and (y) in the case of the STOCKHOLDERS being the Indemnifying Party, cause the MARINEMAX Stock held in escrow to be used in such settlement; and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party in the manner set forth above in this Section 11.3 for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person Person's claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party, unless the Indemnified Indemnifying Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement of Merger (Marinemax Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 SECTION 6.1 or 11.2 6.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; PROVIDED, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying PartyHOWEVER, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof, and the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, 's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the Indemnifying amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on the Indemnified Party shall, in exchange or does not provide for a the complete release from of the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such mattermatter in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other reasonable liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Palex Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") an Indemnitee has received ------------------- notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a ------------ Third Person, the Indemnified Party Indemnitee shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")Escrow Agreement, give the Indemnifying Party Stockholders' Representative written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however that the failure to give such notice shall state will not -------- ------- effect the nature and Indemnitees' right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the Stockholders' Representative has, or the stockholders have, been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Stockholder Representative notifies the Indemnitee within 30 days from the receipt of the foregoing notice that he wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person and if the estimated amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party of the claim, together with all other claims made against the Escrow Shares that have not been settled, is less than the remaining balance of the Escrow Shares, then the Stockholder Representative shall have the right to defend assume and settlecontrol the defense of the claim by appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee, and the Stockholder Representative shall be entitled to reimbursement out of the Escrow Shares for such defense. The Indemnitee may participate in the defense, at its own sole expense and by its own counsel, of any such matter so long as claim for which the Indemnifying Party pursues Stockholder Representative shall have assumed the same in good faith and diligentlydefense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party Stockholder Representative shall have act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, proceedings; provided, however, -------- ------- that under no circumstances Indemnitee shall control the Indemnified Party settle defense of any Third Person claim or proceeding that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Stockholder Representative has not assumed the defense of any claim. Whether or not the Stockholder Representative shall have assumed the defense of any claim, nether the Indemnitee nor the Stockholder Representative shall make any settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Partyother, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release on the party wishing to settle, the failure of the Indemnified Party, unless party controlling the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments defense to act upon a request for insurance proceeds in determining the amount consent to such settlement within five business days of any indemnification obligation under receipt of notice thereof shall be deemed to constitute consent to such settlement for purposes of this SectionArticle IX.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan (Systemsoft Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto entitled to indemnification under Sections 7.01 and 7.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person or entity not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, which the Indemnified Party shallbelieves in good faith is an indemnifiable claim under this Agreement, as a condition precedent the Indemnified Party shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 Sections 7.01 or 11.2 7.02 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counselcounsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same diligently and in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Partyfaith. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in all commercially reasonable respects in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or and other information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are and in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability; provided, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Partyhowever, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such asserted liability and the negotiations of the settlement thereof. The Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses shall not settle any such Third Person claim without the consent of the Indemnified Party, unless the settlement thereof imposes no liability or obligation on, and out-includes a complete release from liability of-pocket expenses, the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as ; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to refuse to consent to any such proposed settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party's liability hereunder shall not be limited by the amount of the proposed settlement if such settlement imposes any liability or obligation on, or does not provide for the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from of, the Indemnified Party. If, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shallupon receiving notice, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not timely undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, in its discretion, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Us Concrete Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party (each a "Third-Person Claim") as to which indemnification will be sought by such Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, (a) that the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, in the defense of any such matter Third-Person Claim as to which the Indemnitor has so long as elected to conduct and control the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided defense thereof; (b) that the Indemnifying Indemnitor shall pay for the reasonable fees and expenses of such Indemnified Party's counsel to the extent that such Indemnified Party has been advised by counsel that there is a reasonable likelihood of conflict of interest between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnitor; (c) the Indemnitor shall not have the right to settle any criminal proceeding Third- Person Claim without the written consent of -24- the Indemnified Party unless such settlement (i) releases the Indemnified Party from all past and future liability concerning the subject matter of the action and has (ii) no effect on the business or assets of the Indemnified Party; and (d) the Indemnitor shall have no right to conduct or control any defense of a claim brought by a Governmental Body without the consent of the Indemnified Party. If So long as the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor is defending in good faith any third Person claim as to defend or settlewhich indemnification has been sought hereunder, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records settle or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in compromise such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionclaim.

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Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Critical Path Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto an Indemnitee or a Shareholder (hereinafter the an "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a the claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give the Indemnifying Party Shareholder Representative or CAIS, as applicable, written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however that the failure to give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and Indemnified Parties' right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the Shareholder, CAIS or the Company (each, an "Indemnifying Party") has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party within 30 days from the receipt of the foregoing notice that it wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person and if the estimated amount thereof. The of the claim, together with all other claims made hereunder that have not been settled, is less than the remaining balance of the Escrow Amount, then the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend assume and settle, at its own expense and control the defense of the claim by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party. If In the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify event that the Shareholders are the Indemnified Party Parties, the Shareholder Representative shall be entitled to reimbursement out of its intention to do so, and the Escrow Amount for such defense. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel may participate in the defense thereof and in defense, at its sole expense, of any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, such claim for which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest assumed the defense pursuant to the preceding sentence, provided that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the suit or proceedings. The Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by entitled to indemnification under Sections 10.2 or 10.3 (subject to the limitations set forth in Section 10.6) for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any periods during which the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If has not assumed the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement defense of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Personclaim. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement Whether or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse have assumed the defense of any claim, neither the Indemnified Party for nor the amount paid in Indemnifying Party shall make any settlement with respect to any such settlement and any other liabilities claim, suit or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Partyother, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release on the party wishing to settle, the failure of the Indemnified Party, unless party controlling the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments defense to act upon a request for insurance proceeds in determining the amount consent to such settlement within ten business days of any indemnification obligation under receipt of notice thereof shall be deemed to constitute consent to such settlement for purposes of this Section.Article X.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Cais Internet Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article X, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party and its may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by the Indemnified Party. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle such claim without the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by consent of the Indemnifying Party that are in Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified party within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it effects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in contest, settle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnify therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse claim to all Indemnified Parties (i.e., the Imperial Entity Indemnified Party for or the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liabilityBuyer Indemnified, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues case may be) of unconditional release from all liability with respect to such defense, the Indemnifying Party claim or consent to entry of any judgment. The Indemnitor shall not be liable for Damages relating to any additional legal expenses incurred by settlement entered into without the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement consent of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying PartyIndemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionwithheld.

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Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Versar Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a third person not a is made ------------------- against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article 8, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. Indemnitor shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice to elect to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its intention to do soown choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party; and provided further that if in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party, there exists a conflict between the Indemnified Party and its the Indemnitor, Indemnitor shall bear all costs and expenses of Indemnified Party's separate counsel of choice. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten (10) days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate contest, settle or compromise the claim and shall be entitled to indemnification for all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. The Indemnitor shall not, except with the consent of each Indemnified Party, enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such matter through counsel claim to all Indemnified Parties of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses unconditional release from all liability with respect to such claim or consent to entry of its counselany judgment. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party The Indemnitor shall not be liable for damages relating to any additional legal expenses incurred by settlement entered into without the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement consent of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionIndemnitor.

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Samples: Contribution Agreement (Red Lion Hotels Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any (a) Any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice seeking indemnification provided for under this Agreement in respect of, arising out of or has knowledge of involving a claim or demand made by any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, third Person against the Indemnified Party shallshall notify the Indemnitor in writing, as a condition precedent to a and in reasonable detail, of the third Person claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying within 10 days after receipt by such Indemnified Party of written notice of the third Person claim. The Indemnitor shall be entitled to participate jointly with the Indemnified Party in the Indemnified Party's defense, settlement or other disposition of any such claim. With respect to any such claim relating solely to the payment of money damages and which will not result in the Indemnified Party's becoming subject to injunctive or other relief or otherwise adversely affect the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate business of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Indemnified Party in any manner, and as to which the Indemnitor shall have acknowledged in writing the obligation to indemnify the Indemnified Party hereunder, the Indemnitor shall have the sole right to defend and settledefend, at its own expense and by its own counselsettle or otherwise dispose of such claim, any on such matter so long terms as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same Indemnitor, in good faith and diligentlyits sole discretion, provided shall deem appropriate; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding without obtain the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, prior to ceasing to defend, settling or otherwise disposing of any such claim if as a result thereof the Indemnified Party would become subject to injunctive or other equitable relief or the business, properties or assets of the Indemnified Party would be adversely affected in any manner; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that if the Indemnified Party has elected to be represented by separate counsel pursuant to the proviso to the following sentence, such settlement or compromise shall be effected only with the written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If After notice from the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention election to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records of such claim or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseaction, the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnified Party under this SECTION 11.5 for any additional legal expenses Expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any the defense or settlement thereof other than reasonable costs of such asserted liabilityinvestigation; PROVIDED, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying PartyHOWEVER, in which event that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel to represent it if, in the Indemnified Party's reasonable judgment, it is advisable for the Indemnified Party to be reimbursed represented by separate counsel, and in that event the fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall be paid by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses Indemnified Party. The parties each agree to render to the other parties such assistance as may reasonably be requested in order to insure the proper and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement adequate defense of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionproceeding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Servicemaster Co)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any If a claim by a person not a third Person is made against an Indemnified Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this ARTICLE IX, give the Indemnifying such Indemnified Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party Indemnitor in writing of such claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnitor shall be relieved of its intention indemnification obligations hereunder to do sothe extent that notice is not delivered promptly and the Indemnitor is prejudiced thereby. The Indemnitor shall have twenty days after receipt of such notice to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnifying Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party and paid at its counsel own expense; and PROVIDED FURTHER that, if in the defense thereof reasonable opinion of counsel for the Indemnitor, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnitor and the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such Indemnified Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnitor is reasonably contesting any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includesuch claim in good faith, but the Indemnified Party shall not be limited to, furnishing pay or settle any such claim without the Indemnifying consent of the Indemnitor. If the Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in within ten days after receipt of the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the same counseldefense thereof, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing undertake, at Indemnitor's cost, risk and Indemnifying Party will reimburse expense, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of such asserted liabilitythe claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefore pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnitor shall not, except (i) as set forth in with the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement consent of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to all Indemnified Parties (I.E., the Shareholder Indemnified Party or the amount agreed to in such settlement and Purchaser Indemnified Party, as the Indemnified Party shall, case may be) of an unconditional release from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs all liability with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake consent to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount entry of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionjudgment.

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Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Ticketmaster Online Citysearch Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written -40- Healthworld Agreement and Plan of Organization/Bourne -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate reasonableestimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding or any other proceeding to the extent that relief other than the payment of money is sought, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which -41- Healthworld Agreement and Plan of Organization/Bourne -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

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Samples: Healthworld Agreement (Healthworld Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect 123 thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofthereof (the "Claim Amount"). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses expense and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.Section 11, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy. 124

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Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Computer Learning Centers Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 11.6(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any Third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith; provided, however, that the Indemnitor may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and provided, further, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), pay, compromise or settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall be required if, following a written request from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnitor shall fail, within 10 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree or contest in writing that such 57 Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall in such event the Indemnified Party settle shall waive any Third Person claim without the written right to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent is unreasonably withheld. The Indemnitor shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless reimburse the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount all Losses and Expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees) on a periodic basis upon presentation of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionevidence of such Losses and Expenses.

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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Technitrol Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") an Indemnitee has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third -------------- Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), Indemnitee shall give the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however, that the -------- ------- failure to give such notice shall state will not effect the nature and Indemnitees' right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the Indemnitor has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnitor notifies the Indemnitee within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party foregoing notice that he wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person, the Indemnitor shall have the right to defend assume and settlecontrol the defense of the claim by appropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee. The Indemnitee may participate in the defense, at its own expense and by its own counselsole expense, of any such matter so long as claim for which the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in have assumed the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel pursuant to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest preceding sentence, provided, -------- however that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party Indemnitor shall have act as lead counsel in all matters ------- pertaining to the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaims, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, proceedings; provided, however, that under no circumstances Indemnitee shall control the Indemnified Party settle defense of any Third Person claim or -------- ------- proceeding that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the payment of money damages. The Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Indemnitor has not assumed the defense of any claim. Whether or not the Indemnitor shall have assumed the defense of any claim, neither the Indemnitee nor the Indemnitor shall make any settlement with respect to any such claim, suit or proceeding without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Partyother, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect on the party wishing to settle, the failure of a party controlling the defense to act upon a request for consent to such settlement within five business days of receipt of notice thereof shall effect a complete release be deemed to constitute consent to such settlement for purposes of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionSection 8.1.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Renaissance Worldwide Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1 or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, ; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal such proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim involving only the payment of money and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (TPG Advisors Iii Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any Except with respect to claims for Taxes, which are addressed in Section 6.2(c), if a claim by a person not third Person is made against a Covered Party, and if such party intends to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim seek indemnity with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party")under this Article VIII, give such Covered Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party written notice in writing of such claim or claims, setting forth such claims in reasonable detail. The Indemnifying Party shall be relieved of their indemnification obligations hereunder to the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such extent that notice shall state the nature is not delivered promptly and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofIndemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Party shall have twenty days after receipt of such notice to deliver to the right Covered Party a written acknowledgement that such claim is an indemnifiable claim under this Article VIII, that it will undertake, conduct and control (in accordance with the terms hereof), through counsel of their own choosing (provided that such counsel must be reasonably acceptable to defend the Covered Party) and settleat their own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Covered Party shall cooperate with them in connection therewith; provided that the Covered Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Covered Party and paid at its own expense expense, provided further that, if in the reasonable opinion of counsel for Indemnifying Party, there is a reasonable likelihood of a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and by its own counselthe Covered Party, any the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for reasonable fees and expenses of one counsel to such matter so Covered Party in connection with such defense. So long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith and diligentlyfaith, provided that the Covered Party shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of the Equityholder Representative with respect to claims where the Participating Rights Holders are the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without and Parent where Parent and/or Merger Sub are the written consent of the Indemnified Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly does not notify the Indemnified Covered Party within ten days after receipt of its intention the Covered Party’s notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in undertake the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Covered Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel undertake, at the Indemnifying Party’s cost, risk and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of its own choosing and the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. The Indemnifying Party will reimburse shall not, except with the Indemnified Party for consent of the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After Covered Party, enter into any settlement that is not exclusively monetary and shall be paid entirely by the Indemnifying Party has notified and does not include as an unconditional term thereof the Indemnified Party giving by the person or persons asserting such claim to all Covered Parties of its intention an unconditional release from all liability with respect to undertake such claim or consent to defend or settle entry of any such asserted liability, and for so long as judgment. Notwithstanding the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defenseforegoing, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable entitled to control any claim relating to Taxes of the Parent, Company, or their Subsidiaries for any additional legal expenses incurred by Tax period ending after the Indemnified Party in connection with Closing Date and shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any defense or settlement claim for Taxes which could adversely affect the liability of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying PartyParent, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange Company or their Subsidiaries for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility Taxes for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement Tax period (or judgment. If portion thereof) after the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunderClosing Date, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionParent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Pharmion Corp)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any a party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim against it covered by Section 11 by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Party or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim Person with respect thereto being made against to any such claim, such party obligated (sometimes referred to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter as the "Indemnifying PartyIndemnitee"), ) shall give the Indemnifying Party other party (sometimes referred to as the "Indemnitor") written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however, that the failure to give such notice shall state will not affect the nature and right to indemnification hereunder with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the basis extent that the other party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate failure. If the Indemnitor has notified the Indemnitee within (30) days from the receipt of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party foregoing notice that it wishes to defend against the claim by the Third Person, then the Indemnitor shall have the right to defend assume and settle, at its own expense and control the defense of the claim by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlyappropriate proceedings with counsel reasonably acceptable to Indemnitee, provided that the Indemnifying Party assumption of such defense by the Indemnitor shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent constitute an acknowledgment of the Indemnified Partyobligation to indemnify the Indemnitee hereunder. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel The Indemnitee may participate in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityat its sole expense, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and for which the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then Indemnitor shall have assumed the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited defense pursuant to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewithpreceding sentence, provided, however, that under no circumstances counsel for the Indemnitor shall act as lead counsel in all matters pertaining to the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without defense or settlement of such claims, suit or proceeding other than claims that in Indemnitee's reasonable judgment could have a material and adverse effect on Indemnitee's business apart from the written consent payment of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writingmoney damages. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification for insurance proceeds in determining the amount reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel for any period during which the Indemnitor has not assumed the defense of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionclaim.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement (Ben & Jerrys Homemade Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"Section 8.5(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have the right to defend conduct and settlecontrol, at through counsel of its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as choosing (subject to the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If Person, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend defense, compromise or settle, it shall promptly notify the settlement of any such Third Person Claim against such Indemnified Party of its intention as to do sowhich indemnification will be sought by any Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in connection therewith and its counsel in the defense thereof shall furnish such records, information and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall includetestimony and attend such conferences, but shall not discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party that are may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the Indemnified Party's possession or controldefense of any such Third Person Claim as to which the Indemnitor has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof. All Indemnified Parties shall use Notwithstanding the same counselforegoing, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend pay, settle or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of compromise any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewithClaim, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall in such event the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor hereunder and all other rights to recover on such claim from the Indemnitor unless the Indemnified Party shall have sought the consent of the Indemnitor to such payment, settlement or compromise and such consent was unreasonably withheld, in which event no claim for indemnity therefor hereunder shall be waived; provided, further, that such settlement or compromise shall include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party a full release from all liability in respect of such claim or litigation. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Indemnitor shall not settle or compromise any Third Person claim Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnified Party which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, unless the terms of any settlement or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect compromise provide for (i) no relief other than the payment of monetary damages for which the Indemnified Party will be indemnified in full and (ii) a complete full release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees for all liability in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount respect of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionsuch claim or litigation.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Graymark Healthcare, Inc.)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the ------------------- "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), ) or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third PersonPerson that may give rise to a right of indemnification hereunder, the such Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent shall give to a claim with respect thereto being made against any the party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof hereunder (hereinafter the an "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party ) written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such ; provided, however, that the -------- failure to give such notice shall state will not relieve such Indemnifying Party from liability under this Section 9 with respect to such claim, action or proceeding, except to the nature and extent that the basis Indemnifying Party has been actually prejudiced as a result of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereoffailure. The Indemnifying Party (at its own expense) shall have the right and shall be given the opportunity to defend and settleparticipate with the Indemnified Party in the defense of such claim, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligentlysuit or proceeding, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and counsel for the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its act as lead counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel all matters pertaining to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liabilityclaim, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the suit or proceeding. The Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete not, except at its own cost, make any settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to any such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partyclaim, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement suit or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim proceeding without the written prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall It is understood and agreed that in situations where failure of the Indemnifying Party to settle a claim expeditiously could have an adverse effect a complete release of on the Indemnified Party, unless the failure of the Indemnifying Party to act upon the Indemnified Party's request for consent to such settlement within 10 business days of the Indemnifying Party's receipt of notice thereof from the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments shall be deemed to constitute consent by the Indemnifying Party of such settlement for insurance proceeds in determining the amount purposes of any indemnification obligation under this SectionSection 9.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Purchase Agreement (Metro Global Media Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing an Indemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. An Indemnified Party shall also have the right, at its sole expense, to have counsel of its choice participate in (but never to control) the defense of any such claim. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the -45- Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Agreement and Plan (Nationwide Staffing Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party"a) has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party Subject to this Agreement ("Third Person"SECTION 10.4(b), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse choosing, the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense compromise or settlement of any third Person claim, action or suit against such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall as to which indemnification will be reimbursed sought by the Indemnifying any Indemnified Party for reasonable additional legal expenses from any Indemnitor hereunder, and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of in any such Third Person claim case the Indemnitor shall cooperate in connection therewith and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to shall furnish such settlementrecords, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to information and testimony and attend such Third Person claim shall conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred reasonably requested by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however; PROVIDED, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnitor may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense, in the defense of any such claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim has so elected to conduct and control the defense thereof; and PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the Indemnified Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, Indemnitor (which written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld), pay, compromise or delayed. All settlements hereunder settle any such claim, action or suit, except that no such consent shall effect be required if, following a complete release of written request from the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnitor shall fail, within 14 days after the making of such request, to acknowledge and agree in writing that, if such claim, action or suit shall be adversely determined, such Indemnitor has an obligation to provide indemnification hereunder to such Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees shall have the right to pay, settle or compromise any such claim, action or suit without such consent, PROVIDED that in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining such event the amount of Indemnified Party shall waive any indemnification obligation under this Sectionright to indemnity therefor hereunder unless such consent is unreasonably withheld.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (SBS Technologies Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), Person or of the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Person not a party to this Agreement (a "Third Person"), the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 8.1 or 11.2 8.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate cooperate, at the Indemnifying Party's expense, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall endeavor to use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest in the opinion of such counsel that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by to said Third Person. Upon agreement as , plus all indemnifiable costs and expenses incurred to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Partydate, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from shall be relieved of its duty to defend and shall tender the Third Person claim back to the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to who shall thereafter, at its own expense, be responsible for the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in defense and negotiation of such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgmentThird Person claim. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for any Tax benefits, Tax detriments or insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Section, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Purchase Agreement (Condor Technology Solutions Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto or the Underwriters (hereinafter the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third PersonTHIRD PERSON"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 11.1, 11.2 or 11.2 11.5 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereofthereof (the "CLAIM AMOUNT"). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend and settle, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such matter so long as the Indemnifying Party pursues the same in good faith and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle any criminal proceeding without the written -81- 89 consent of the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party undertakes to defend or settle, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party, provided that if such counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents such counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in such matter through counsel of its own choosing and the Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses expense and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party -82- 90 in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this SectionArticle 11, provided that no Indemnifying Party shall be obligated to seek any payment pursuant to the terms of any insurance policy.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Share Purchase Agreement (Vestcom International Inc)

Third Person Claims. Promptly after any party hereto (hereinafter the "Indemnified Party") has received notice of or has knowledge of any claim by a person not a party to this Agreement ("Third Person"), or the commencement of any action or proceeding by a Third Person, the Indemnified Party shall, as a condition precedent to a claim with respect thereto being made against any party obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 11.1 or 11.2 hereof (hereinafter the "Indemnifying Party"), give the Indemnifying Party written notice of such claim or the commencement of such action or proceeding. Such notice shall state the nature and the basis of such claim and a reasonable estimate of the amount thereof. The Indemnifying Party Indemnitor shall have the right to defend conduct ------------------- and settlecontrol, through counsel of its choosing, the defense, compromise or settlement of any third person claim, action or suit against any Indemnified Party as to which indemnification will be sought by such Indemnified Party from any Indemnitor hereunder, and in any such case the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in connection therewith and shall furnish such records, information and testimony and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in connection therewith; provided, that (a) the Indemnified Party may participate, through counsel chosen by it and at its own expense and by its own counselexpense, in the defense of any such matter claim, action or suit as to which the Indemnitor has so long as elected to conduct and control the Indemnifying defense thereof; (b) the Indemnitor shall pay for the fees and expenses of such Indemnified Party's counsel to the extent that such Indemnified Party pursues has been advised by counsel that there is a reasonable likelihood of conflict of interest between the same in good faith Indemnified Party and diligently, provided that the Indemnifying Party Indemnitor; (c) the Indemnitor shall not have the right to settle any criminal proceeding third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnified Party unless such settlement (i) releases the Indemnified Party from all past and future liability concerning the subject matter of the action and (ii) has no effect on the business or assets of the Indemnified Party; and (d) the Indemnitor shall have no right to conduct or control any defense of a claim brought by a Governmental Body without the consent of the Indemnified Party. If So long as the Indemnifying Party undertakes Indemnitor is defending in good faith any third Person claim as to defend or settlewhich indemnification has been sought hereunder, it shall promptly notify the Indemnified Party of its intention to do so, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense thereof and in any settlement thereof. Such cooperation shall include, but shall not be limited to, furnishing the Indemnifying Party with any books, records settle or information reasonably requested by the Indemnifying Party that are in the Indemnified Party's possession or control. All Indemnified Parties shall use the same counsel, which shall be the counsel selected by Indemnifying Party, provided that if counsel to the Indemnifying Party shall have a conflict of interest that prevents counsel for the Indemnifying Party from representing Indemnified Party, Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in compromise such matter through counsel of its own choosing and Indemnifying Party will reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable expenses of its counsel. After the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party of its intention to undertake to defend or settle any such asserted liability, and for so long as the Indemnifying Party diligently pursues such defense, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any additional legal expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with any defense or settlement of such asserted liability, except (i) as set forth in the preceding sentence and (ii) to the extent such participation is requested by the Indemnifying Party, in which event the Indemnified Party shall be reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party for reasonable additional legal expenses and out-of-pocket expenses. If the Indemnifying Party desires to accept a final and complete settlement of any such Third third Person claim and the Indemnified Party refuses to consent to such settlement, then the Indemnifying Party's liability under this Section with respect to such Third Person claim shall be limited to the amount so offered in settlement by said Third Person. Upon agreement as to such settlement between said Third Person and the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall, in exchange for a complete release from the Indemnified Party, promptly pay to the Indemnified Party the amount agreed to in such settlement and the Indemnified Party shall, from that moment on, bear full responsibility for any additional costs of defense which it subsequently incurs with respect to such claim and all additional costs of settlement or judgment. If the Indemnifying Party does not undertake to defend such matter to which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder, or fails diligently to pursue such defense, the Indemnified Party may undertake such defense through counsel of its choice, at the cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party may settle such matter, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the amount paid in such settlement and any other liabilities or expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection therewith, provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Party settle any Third Person claim without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. All settlements hereunder shall effect a complete release of the Indemnified Party, unless the Indemnified Party otherwise agrees in writing. The parties hereto will make appropriate adjustments for insurance proceeds in determining the amount of any indemnification obligation under this Sectionclaim.

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Samples: Asset Purchase Agreement (Zhone Technologies Inc)

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