A covenant, clause or understanding in, collateral to or affecting a construction contract or architect-engineer professional service contract that purports to indemnify, to hold harmless or to defend the promisee from or against liability for loss or damage resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee or the ...
There are three main types of express indemnity clauses: broad form, intermediate form, and limited form. Broad form express indemnity clauses require the indemnitor to hold the indemnitee harmless for all liability, even if the indemnitee is solely at fault.
It is primarily intended to protect the person who is providing goods or services from being held legally liable for the consequences of actions taken or not taken in providing that service to the person who signs the form.
Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Owner and all Owner Parties from and against the following: (a) all Losses arising from third-party claims for property damage, personal injury or bodily injury or death to the extent caused by any negligent, willful, reckless or otherwise tortious act or omission ( ...
“The elements of a cause of action for indemnity are (1) a showing of fault on the part of the indemnitor and (2) resulting damages to the indemnitee for which the indemnitor is contractually or equitably responsible.” Expressions, supra, 86 Cal. App.
Use the following 7 steps to write an effective and legally binding indemnity agreement. Consider the Indemnity Laws in Your Area. Draft the Indemnification Clause. Outline the Indemnification Period and Scope of Coverage. State the Indemnification Exceptions. Specify How the Indemnitee Notifies the Indemnitor About Claims.
In its widest sense, "indemnity" means protection against, or compensation for, a loss or liability. Some indemnity claims arise by operation of law.
Letters of indemnity should include the names and addresses of both parties involved, plus the name and affiliation of the third party, if any. Detailed descriptions of the items and intentions are also required, as are the signatures of the parties and the date the contract is executed.
An indemnity clause is a contractual clause providing that one party is responsible for any losses or damages arising from a certain event or set of circumstances. In effect, the indemnity clause shifts the risk of that event occurring from the indemnified party to the indemnifying party.