Common use of Casualty; Condemnation Clause in Contracts

Casualty; Condemnation. (a) If any condemnation or conveyance in lieu thereof of all or any portion of the Real Property occurs or is threatened prior to Closing (written notice of which shall be given to Purchaser by Seller promptly upon its receipt), Purchaser may at its option, either (i) terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller given within twenty (20) days after Purchaser is notified of such actual or possible proceedings (but before the Closing), in which case all of the Escrow Funds shall be returned to Purchaser and all further rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement shall terminate, except those expressly stated to survive termination, or (ii) proceed to Closing without abatement of the Purchase Price, in which case all proceeds or award (less any expenses incurred by Seller) shall be assigned to Purchaser. If any condemnation or conveyance in lieu thereof is presently pending or occurs after the date hereof, Seller shall not settle or agree to accept any compensation for same without Purchaser’s prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld.