Common use of Liability of the Escrow Agent Clause in Contracts

Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (a) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, or (b) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud or determining the scope of any agent's authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent, at the expense of Buyer and Stockholder, may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for mistakes with respect to determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement to the extent the Escrow Agent is not grossly negligent.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Escrow Agreement (Phoenix Footwear Group Inc), Escrow Agreement (Phoenix Footwear Group Inc)

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Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (ai) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, faith or (bii) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud fraud, impersonations or determining the scope of any agent's authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent, at the expense of Buyer and StockholderPURCHASER, may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent shall is not be responsible for mistakes with respect to determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement to the extent the Escrow Agent is not grossly negligentAgreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Agreement and Plan of Merger (Brainworks Ventures Inc), Escrow Agreement (Brainworks Ventures Inc)

Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (a) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, or (b) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud or determining the scope of any agent's ’s authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent, at the expense of Buyer and StockholderSeller, may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for mistakes with respect to determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement to the extent the Escrow Agent is not grossly negligent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Escrow Agreement (Phoenix Footwear Group Inc)

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Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (a) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, faith or (b) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud or determining the scope of any agent's authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent, at the expense of Buyer Phoenix Footwear and Stockholderthe Former X.X. Xxxxx Stockholders, to the extent of the amount that may be paid out of the Escrow Fund, may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent shall not be responsible for mistakes with respect to determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement to the extent the Escrow Agent is not grossly negligent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Escrow Agreement (Phoenix Footwear Group Inc)

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