Common use of Joint Checks Clause in Contracts

Joint Checks. ‌ The Judicial Council shall have the right, in its sole discretion, if necessary for the protection of the Judicial Council, to issue joint checks made payable to the Contractor and any Subcontractors and/or Material and/or equipment suppliers. The joint check payees shall be responsible for the allocation and disbursement of funds included as part of any such joint payment. In no event shall any joint check payment be construed to create any obligation or contract between the Judicial Council and a Subcontractor of any tier, or any obligation from the Judicial Council to such Subcontractor, Material and/or equipment supplier.