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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 contract between the District and a Subcontractor of any tier, any obligation from the District to such Subcontractor, or rights in such Subcontractor against the District.", "samples": [{"hash": "czolo6NEnqu", "uri": "/contracts/czolo6NEnqu#joint-checks", "label": "Site Lease", "score": 34.922252655, "published": true}, {"hash": "uj8uJqoWQK", "uri": "/contracts/uj8uJqoWQK#joint-checks", "label": "Site Lease", "score": 34.388343811, "published": true}, {"hash": "2aiG5JZYGdP", "uri": "/contracts/2aiG5JZYGdP#joint-checks", "label": "Master Site Lease", "score": 29.2695865631, "published": true}], "hash": "1be0e74bd8f2df46920a69b26b40c777", "id": 3}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "district-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [20, 29]}, {"key": "necessary-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [34, 47]}, {"key": "of-the-district", "type": "clause", "offset": [63, 78]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [80, 88]}, {"key": "the-contractor-and-subcontractors", "type": "clause", "offset": [118, 151]}, {"key": "equipment-suppliers", "type": "definition", "offset": [171, 190]}, {"key": "the-joint", "type": "definition", "offset": [192, 201]}, {"key": "responsible-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [224, 239]}, {"key": "the-allocation", "type": "clause", "offset": [240, 254]}, {"key": "disbursement-of-funds", "type": "definition", "offset": [259, 280]}, {"key": "joint-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [310, 323]}, {"key": "no-duty", "type": "clause", "offset": [347, 354]}, {"key": "in-no-event-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [378, 395]}, {"key": "check-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [406, 419]}, {"key": "a-subcontractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [481, 496]}], "size": 4, "snippet": "DISTRICT shall have the right, if necessary for the protection of the DISTRICT, to issue joint checks made payable to the CONTRACTOR and Subcontractors and/or material 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. However, DISTRICT has no duty to issue joint checks. In no event shall any joint check payment be construed to create any contract between the DISTRICT and a Subcontractor or supplier of any tier, any obligation from the DISTRICT to such Subcontractor, or rights in such Subcontractor against the DISTRICT.", "samples": [{"hash": "lvJCNRWsoLy", "uri": "/contracts/lvJCNRWsoLy#joint-checks", "label": "General Conditions", "score": 25.2772083282, "published": true}, {"hash": "kecClH3HiAx", "uri": "/contracts/kecClH3HiAx#joint-checks", "label": "General Conditions", "score": 25.2772083282, "published": true}, {"hash": "ehC6RBhlUIc", "uri": "/contracts/ehC6RBhlUIc#joint-checks", "label": "General Conditions", "score": 25.2772083282, "published": true}], "hash": "b2ab19e68011462204df7ada23330c15", "id": 4}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "district-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [20, 29]}, {"key": "sole-discretion", "type": "clause", "offset": [37, 52]}, {"key": "necessary-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [57, 70]}, {"key": "of-the-district", "type": "clause", "offset": [86, 101]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [103, 111]}, {"key": "to-developer", "type": "clause", "offset": [138, 150]}, {"key": "equipment-suppliers", "type": "definition", "offset": [189, 208]}, {"key": "the-joint", "type": "definition", "offset": [210, 219]}, {"key": "responsible-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [242, 257]}, {"key": "the-allocation", "type": "clause", "offset": [258, 272]}, {"key": "disbursement-of-funds", "type": "definition", "offset": [277, 298]}, {"key": "joint-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [328, 341]}, {"key": "in-no-event-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [343, 360]}, {"key": "check-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [371, 384]}, {"key": "a-subcontractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [446, 461]}], "size": 28, "snippet": "District shall have the right in its sole discretion, if necessary for the protection of the District, to issue joint checks made payable to Developer and Subcontractors and/or material 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 contract between the District and a Subcontractor of any tier, or a material or equipment supplier, or any obligation from the District to such Subcontractor or a material or equipment supplier or rights in such Subcontractor against the District.", "samples": [{"hash": "9ePertSX5Yz", "uri": "/contracts/9ePertSX5Yz#joint-checks", "label": "General Construction Agreement", "score": 35.4204521179, "published": true}, {"hash": "75vgJaUyKuK", "uri": "/contracts/75vgJaUyKuK#joint-checks", "label": "General Construction Agreement", "score": 35.245262146, "published": true}, {"hash": "ertMGWTptyg", "uri": "/contracts/ertMGWTptyg#joint-checks", "label": "General Construction Agreement", "score": 35.104888916, "published": true}], "hash": "e06cbf09bcac66ffc2203293ad1df5a3", "id": 1}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "upon-the-occurrence-of-an-event-of-default", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 42]}, {"key": "applicable-cure-period", 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Any Class member who is unable to cash a distribution check as issued may request to have the check reissued in a different manner or name so long as any joint payee agrees or as the Court orders. If any such check is so reissued, Class counsel may stop payment on the original check and shall have no other obligation to make any other or any further payment. If any dispute exists over whether a check should be reissued, the Class member may seek an Order from the Court directing the manner in which such distribution shall occur, but any such request shall be invalid unless made less than six (6) months after the date of issuance of the original check.", "samples": [{"hash": "6fwnyprZpC", "uri": "/contracts/6fwnyprZpC#joint-checks", "label": "Settlement Agreement", "score": 29.3408622742, "published": true}, {"hash": "4pCkWMgn8Ac", "uri": "/contracts/4pCkWMgn8Ac#joint-checks", "label": "Settlement Agreement (Rex Energy Corp)", "score": 20.5906906128, "published": true}], "hash": "567b5f9966b8fd1d6c9b3be35628fe29", "id": 10}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "judicial-council", "type": "definition", "offset": [4, 20]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [32, 41]}, {"key": "sole-discretion", "type": "clause", "offset": [49, 64]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [65, 73]}, {"key": "payable-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [92, 102]}, {"key": "equipment-supplier", "type": "definition", "offset": [148, 166]}, {"key": "the-joint", "type": "definition", "offset": [168, 177]}, {"key": "responsible-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [200, 215]}, {"key": "the-allocation", "type": "clause", "offset": [216, 230]}, {"key": "disbursement-of-funds", "type": "definition", "offset": [235, 256]}, {"key": "joint-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [286, 299]}, {"key": "in-no-event-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [301, 318]}, {"key": "check-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [329, 342]}, {"key": "a-subcontractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [412, 427]}], "size": 3, "snippet": "The Judicial Council shall have the right in its sole discretion to issue joint checks made payable to the CMR and any Subcontractor or material or equipment supplier. 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 contract between the Judicial Council and a Subcontractor of any tier, any obligation from the Judicial Council to such Subcontractor, or rights in such Subcontractor against the Judicial Council.", "samples": [{"hash": "l3MEI9X1Jn1", "uri": "/contracts/l3MEI9X1Jn1#joint-checks", "label": "CMR Agreement for Preconstruction and Construction Phase Services", "score": 29.7127857208, "published": true}, {"hash": "3iaUZElcfOG", "uri": "/contracts/3iaUZElcfOG#joint-checks", "label": "CMR Agreement for Preconstruction and Construction Phase Services", "score": 29.4183712006, "published": true}, {"hash": "gdXpyjrr01G", "uri": "/contracts/gdXpyjrr01G#joint-checks", "label": "CMR Agreement for Preconstruction and Construction Phase Services", "score": 25.3750858307, "published": true}], "hash": "f6ee400e68d6532c93f4b588d2d9fbd5", "id": 6}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "notice-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [33, 42]}, {"key": "payment-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [137, 147]}, {"key": "default-by", "type": "clause", "offset": [178, 188]}], "size": 2, "snippet": "Applicant hereby consents to the notice by MRM to, and requirement of, any customer of Applicant for joint checks with MRM to assure the payment of MRM, even before any event of default by Applicant.", "samples": [{"hash": "h2Yc18wGYak", "uri": "/contracts/h2Yc18wGYak#joint-checks", "label": "Credit Agreement", "score": 26.1592311859, "published": true}, {"hash": "9BTMZNI9KSO", "uri": "/contracts/9BTMZNI9KSO#joint-checks", "label": "Credit Agreement", "score": 26.1592311859, "published": true}], "hash": "7a765fa524e7ed9ac61949962ab0b26d", "id": 9}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "district-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 14]}, {"key": "the-right", "type": "clause", "offset": [20, 29]}, {"key": "necessary-for", "type": "definition", "offset": [34, 47]}, {"key": "of-the-district", "type": "clause", "offset": [63, 78]}, {"key": "to-issue", "type": "clause", "offset": [80, 88]}, {"key": "the-contractor-and-subcontractors", "type": "clause", "offset": [118, 151]}, {"key": "equipment-suppliers", "type": "definition", "offset": [168, 187]}, {"key": "the-joint", "type": "definition", "offset": [189, 198]}, {"key": "responsible-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [221, 236]}, {"key": "the-allocation", "type": "clause", "offset": [237, 251]}, {"key": "disbursement-of-funds", "type": "definition", "offset": [256, 277]}, {"key": "joint-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [307, 320]}, {"key": "in-no-event-shall", "type": "clause", "offset": [322, 339]}, {"key": "check-payment", "type": "clause", "offset": [350, 363]}, {"key": "a-subcontractor", "type": "definition", "offset": [425, 440]}, {"key": "sole-discretion", "type": "clause", "offset": [624, 639]}, {"key": "the-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [659, 675]}, {"key": "school-districts", "type": "clause", "offset": [749, 765]}, {"key": "ability-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [800, 810]}, {"key": "specific-circumstances", "type": "clause", "offset": [866, 888]}], "size": 17, "snippet": "District shall have the right, if necessary for the protection of the District, to issue joint checks made payable to the Contractor and Subcontractors and material 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 contract between the District and a Subcontractor of any tier, any obligation from the District to such Subcontractor, or rights in such Subcontractor against the District. The District may choose to issue joint checks at District\u2019s sole discretion and only after all the requirements of that particular school district and county are specifically met. 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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.", "samples": [{"hash": "g4trFXkDmiL", "uri": "/contracts/g4trFXkDmiL#joint-checks", "label": "Standard Agreement", "score": 26.2128677368, "published": true}, {"hash": "4eKcDQNqAPn", "uri": "/contracts/4eKcDQNqAPn#joint-checks", "label": "Standard Agreement", "score": 26.1800136566, "published": true}], "hash": "9594ca3b26ab65591f76cf60cb295530", "id": 7}], "next_curs": "ClUST2oVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjELEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2IhVqb2ludC1jaGVja3MjMDAwMDAwMGEMogECZW4YACAA", "clause": {"size": 104, "children": [["notice-of-coordination-of-work", "Notice of Coordination of Work"], ["subcontractor-insurance-requirements", "Subcontractor Insurance Requirements"], ["additional-insured-endorsement-requirements", "Additional Insured Endorsement Requirements"], ["specific-insurance-requirements", "Specific Insurance Requirements"], ["contractors-responsibility-to-clean-up", "Contractor\u2019s Responsibility to Clean Up"]], "parents": [["subcontractor-payments", "Subcontractor Payments"], ["payments", "Payments"], ["payment", "Payment"], ["payment-after-cure", "Payment After Cure"], ["mutual-termination-for-convenience", "Mutual Termination For Convenience"]], "title": "Joint Checks", "id": "joint-checks", "related": [["background-checks", "Background Checks", "Background Checks"], ["lost-checks", "Lost Checks", "Lost Checks"], ["credit-checks", "Credit Checks", "Credit Checks"], ["criminal-background-checks", "Criminal Background Checks", "Criminal Background Checks"], ["background-check", "Background Check", "Background Check"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2025-07-18T05:44:56+00:00", "also_ask": ["What key protections should be included to prevent misuse of joint checks?", "How can joint check clauses be leveraged to secure payment for lower-tier subcontractors?", "What are the most common legal pitfalls or fatal flaws in joint check agreements?", "How do courts typically interpret and enforce joint check provisions in payment disputes?", "How do joint check clauses compare to other payment security mechanisms, such as payment bonds?"], "drafting_tip": "Specify the parties authorized to issue and receive joint checks to prevent payment disputes; define the procedure for issuing joint checks to ensure clarity; require written consent for changes to protect all parties' interests.", "explanation": "The Joint Checks clause establishes a process where payments are made jointly to two or more parties, typically to ensure that subcontractors or suppliers are paid directly for their work or materials. In practice, this means that the owner or general contractor issues a check payable to both the subcontractor and their supplier, requiring both parties to endorse it before funds can be accessed. This arrangement helps prevent payment disputes and liens by ensuring that funds intended for specific parties are properly distributed, thereby reducing the risk of nonpayment and promoting transparency in the payment chain."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}