Common use of Stakeholder Clause in Contracts

Stakeholder. Escrow Agent is acting as a stakeholder only with respect to the Deposit. If there is any dispute as to whether Escrow Agent is obligated to deliver the Deposit or as to whom the Deposit is to be delivered, Escrow Agent may refuse to make any delivery and may continue to hold the Deposit until receipt by Escrow Agent of an authorization in writing, signed by Seller and Purchaser, directing the disposition of the Deposit, or, in the absence of such written authorization, until final determination of the rights of the parties in an appropriate judicial proceeding. If such written authorization is not given, or a proceeding for such determination is not begun, within thirty (30) days of notice to Escrow Agent of such dispute, Escrow Agent may bring an appropriate action or proceeding for leave to deposit the Deposit in a court of competent jurisdiction pending such determination. Escrow Agent shall be reimbursed for all costs and expenses of such action or proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, by the party determined not to be entitled to the Deposit. Upon making delivery of the Deposit in any of the manners herein provided, Escrow Agent shall have no further liability or obligation hereunder.