Common use of Continuance of Work Clause in Contracts

Continuance of Work. In the event of a dispute between the parties as to performance of the Services by Contractor or the interpretation of this Agreement, or payment or nonpayment for Services performed or not performed, the parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute. The District and Contractor agree to seek, in good faith, a timely and equitable resolution of a dispute. All efforts will be made by both the District and Contractor to avoid any legal proceedings arising from a dispute. However, pending resolution of a dispute, Contractor agrees to continue the Services diligently to completion and the District agrees to continue paying Contractor all undisputed compensation in accordance with Article 5. If the dispute is not resolved, Contractor agrees it shall neither terminate the Agreement nor stop the progress of its Services, but Contractor’s sole remedy shall be to submit such controversy to determination by a court having competent jurisdiction of the dispute.