The Tie Clause Samples
The Tie clause establishes a method for resolving situations where two or more parties receive equal scores, votes, or outcomes in a decision-making process. Typically, this clause outlines a specific procedure—such as a coin toss, drawing lots, or deferring to a designated authority—to break the deadlock and determine a single winner or outcome. Its core practical function is to ensure that ties do not result in prolonged uncertainty or disputes, thereby providing a clear and fair mechanism for moving forward when results are otherwise inconclusive.
The Tie. 2.1 We are a wholesaler of certain drinks and we own an estate of public houses including the property which estate is let to tenants who agree to retail our drinks in the estate.
2.2 We have provided the property with the benefit of licences and it is fundamental to this lease that you must do everything reasonably possible to protect the licences and to promote the sale of tied drinks.
2.3 As we are a wholesaler of certain drinks this lease contains certain purchasing obligations (which having regard to the improved economic efficiency that can be achieved within a chain of production or distribution between participating businesses and believed to be fair and lawful) but the rent has been fixed having regard to the purchasing obligations and it is lower than the rent which might otherwise have been expected if those obligations did not exist.
2.4 We may at any time suspend remove reinstate or otherwise vary your obligations as contained in clause 2.3 of Chapter 6 but the remainder of the obligations contained in this lease shall remain.
The Tie. This Tenancy contains obligations upon you to buy goods exclusively from us. These obligations are intended to comply with Article 81 of the Treaty of Rome granted by EEC Regulation 2790/99.