Common use of Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements Clause in Contracts

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the RepresentativeUnderwriter’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivereddelivered and assuming due execution and delivery by the other parties thereto, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, exceptexcept in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Pre-Funded Warrants, the Traditional Warrants and the Representative’s Representatives’ Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPre-Funded Warrant Certificates, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.22 hereof), the Trust Agreement, the Services Agreement (as defined in Section 3.7.2 hereof), and the Representative’s Warrant Warrants Purchase Agreement (as defined in Section 2.23.2 hereof) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, the constitute valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except, in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of each of this Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agency Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivereddelivered by the Company, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, exceptexcept in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement, the Pre-Funded Warrant Agreement and the RepresentativeUnderwriter’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement by and between the Company and [●] (the “Warrant Agreement”), and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Unit Purchase Option have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance Each of this Agreement, the Representative’s Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant Deposit Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, assuming the Deposit Agreement has been duly and validly authorized by the Depositary, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance Each of this Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21) and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Representatives’ Purchase Option (collectively, the “Transaction Agreements”) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when duly executed and delivered, will constitute, the constitute valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance Each of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have Representative Warrants has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the a valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective its terms, except: except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPre-Funded Warrant Certificate, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Placement Agent’s Unit Purchase Option and the Representative’s warrant agent agreement by and between the Company and Action Stock Transfer Corp. (the “Warrant Agreement have Agent Agreement”) each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Exchange Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the CompanyCompany and/or Parent, andas applicable, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the CompanyCompany and/or Parent, enforceable against the Company as applicable, in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement, and the Representative’s Underwriter Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, and the RepresentativeUnderwriter’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agent Agreement with Island Stock Transfer (the “Warrant Agent Agreement”) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Series C Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company (the “Warrant Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Pre-Funded Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, andand the Warrant Agreement and the Warrants, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Pre-funded Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The executionThis Agreement, delivery and performance of this Agreementthe Pre-Funded Warrants, the Warrants, the Warrant Agent Agreement (as hereinafter defined) and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have each been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant This Agreement have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the a valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective its terms, except: except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement, the Warrant Agency Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have all been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPlacement Agent Unit Purchase Option, and the Representative’s warrant agent agreement by and between the Company and Computershare, Inc (the “Warrant Agreement have Agent Agreement”) each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agency Agreement between the Company and Equinity Trust Company (the “Warrant Agency Agreement” and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Representatives’ Unit Purchase Option have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement, the Underwriters’ Warrant, and the Representative’s Underwriters’ Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agent Agreements and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.23), the Trust Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21.5) and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Subscription Agreements have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, constitute the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the foreign, federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Pre-funded Warrants, the Warrant Agent Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Deposit Agreement by and between the Company and the Depositary have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21 hereof), and the Trust Agreement, the Representative’s Warrant Purchase Option and the Subscription Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, constitute the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal Federal, foreign and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPreferred Stock Agency Agreement, and the Certificate of Designation, the Representative’s Warrant Agreement, the Warrants and the Warrant Agency Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPlacement Agent Unit Purchase Option, and each warrant agreement representing the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have Warrants to be delivered to each investor in the Offering each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer and Trust (the “Warrant Agreement”), and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, this Agreement, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance or transfer or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor therefore may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agent Agreement with VStock Transfer, LLC and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.23), the Trust Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21.3) and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Purchase Agreements have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, constitute the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the foreign, federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21 hereof), the Trust Agreement, the Representative's Purchase Option and the Representative’s Warrant Subscription Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, constitute the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal Federal, foreign and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery This Agreement has been duly and performance of this Agreement, validly authorized by the WarrantsCompany and constitutes, and the Representative’s Underwriter's Warrant and the Merger and Acquisition Agreement (as defined below) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, exceptexcept in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Underwriters’ Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivereddelivered by the Company and the other parties thereto, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor therefore may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Firm Warrants, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Firm Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement, the Representative’s Warrant and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agent Agreement with American Stock Transfer and Trust Company (the “Warrant Agent Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid legal, valid, and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except, in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as the enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsUnderwriters' Purchase Option, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement (as hereinafter defined) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, andand constitute, or when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, each of this Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement, the Pre-Funded Warrant Agreement and the RepresentativeUnderwriter’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Pre-Funded Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, Company and when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.21 hereof), the Trust Agreement, the Escrow Agreement (as defined in Section 2.22.2 hereof) and the Representative’s Warrant Subscription Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, constitute the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal Federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.25 hereof), the Trust Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined in Section 2.25 hereof) and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Unit Purchase Agreements have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, the constitute valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsRepresentative’s Warrant Agreement, the Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, exceptexcept in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Pre-Funded Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have each been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPre-funded Warrant Agreement, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement,the Warrant Agent Agreement (as defined below), the Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, exceptexcept in each case: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery This Agreement and performance of this Agreement, each warrant agreement between the Warrants, Company and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have holders, each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, Company and when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPlacement Agent’s Warrant Agreement, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Pre-Funded Warrants have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. (the “Warrant Agreement”) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsUnderwriter's Purchase Option, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement (as hereinafter defined) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, andand constitute, or when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, and the Representative’s Underwriters’ Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, andand the Representative’s Warrant Agreement, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective its terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Selling Agents’ Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivereddelivered by the Company and the other parties thereto, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor therefore may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Representatives’ Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, andand the Representatives’ Warrant Agreement and Warrants, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, and the Warrant Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and [●] (the “Warrant Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsSeries A Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. (the “Warrant Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and [_] (the “Warrant Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agent Agreement between the Company and VStock Transfer LLC and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have Agreement, each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPlacement Agent’s Warrant Agreement, the Warrants and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Pre-Funded Warrants have has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization reorganization, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.2A) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and the Shares, the Option Shares and the Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor therefore may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, the Warrant Agent Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Series D Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and Corporate Stock Transfer, Inc. (the “Warrant Agreement”) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agency Agreement between the Company and Equinity Trust Company (the “Warrant Agency Agreement” and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement Unit Purchase Option have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s warrant agent agreement by and between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Warrant Agreement have Agent Agreement”) each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.2A) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and the Units, the Option Units and the Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery This Agreement has been duly and performance of this Agreement, validly authorized by the WarrantsCompany and constitutes, and the Representative’s 's Warrant and the Merger and Acquisition Agreement (as defined below) have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, Company and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: except (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement by and between the Company and Computershare Trust Company N.A (the “Warrant Agent Agreement”), and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance Each of this Agreement, the Warrants, and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement, the Deposit Agreement have and each of the Stock Lending Agreements has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective its terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; , (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; , and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be broughtdefenses.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the Warrants, Warrant Agreement by and between the Company and Interwest Transfer Company (the “Warrant Agreement”) and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Option Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The executionThis Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, delivery executed and performance of this Agreementdelivered by the Company, and constitutes, the Warrantsvalid and binding agreement of the Company, and the Representative’s Warrant any Terms Agreement will have been duly and validly authorized authorized, executed and delivered by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, in each case enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective its terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement and the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivereddelivered and assuming due execution and delivery by the other parties thereto, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Warrants, This Agreement [and the RepresentativeUnderwriter’s Warrant Agreement have Option Agreement] [has] [have] been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement[s] of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their [its] [their] respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor therefore may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsPlacement Agent Unit Purchase Option, and each warrant agreement representing the Representative’s Warrant Agreement have Warrants to be delivered to each Investor in the Offering each has been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their its respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ ' rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance of this This Agreement, the WarrantsWarrant Agreement (as defined in Section 2.22 hereof), the Trust Agreement, the Services Agreement (as defined in Section 3.7.2 hereof), and the Representative’s Warrant Unit Purchase Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed Company and delivered, will constitute, the constitute valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.