Common use of Assumption of Defense Clause in Contracts

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 128 contracts

Sources: Professional Planning Services Agreement, Professional Planning Services Agreement, Agreement for Professional Planning Services

Assumption of Defense. Contractor Consultant may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor Consultant shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent consent, or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor Consultant must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor Consultant does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 8 contracts

Sources: Professional Services, Professional Services Agreement, Agreement for Professional on Call Planning Services

Assumption of Defense. Contractor Consultant may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor Consultant shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor Consultant must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor Consultant does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 5 contracts

Sources: Agreement for Executive Program Management Services, Agreement for Common/Shared Use Passenger Processing System, Disaster Recovery and Consulting Services Agreement

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent consent, or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Police Private Storage Lot Agreement, Police Private Storage Lot Agreement, Police Private Storage Lot Agreement

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City AttorneyCity. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, claim subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Professional Services, Services Agreement

Assumption of Defense. Contractor Vendor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor Vendor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor Vendor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor Vendor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Vendor Agreement, Vendor/Contractor Agreement

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be unreasonable withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City Attorney as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification indemnified loss.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Job Order Contracting Agreement

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement Contract to the settlement, which consent or agreement Contract shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Professional Services

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3A2F3DF3-9B48-49BB-A139-6E694AE7D3FE

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Professional Services

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not be unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Agreement for Professional Planning Services

Assumption of Defense. Contractor may assume the defense of the claim at its own expense with counsel chosen by it that is reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. Contractor shall then control the defense and any negotiations to settle the claim, subject to the City Attorney’s consent or agreement to the settlement, which consent or agreement shall not unreasonably be withheld. Within 10 days after receiving written notice of the indemnification request, Contractor must advise the City as to whether or not it will defend the claim. If Contractor does not assume the defense, the City shall assume and control the defense, and all defense expenses constitute an indemnification loss.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Exhaust Removal Services Agreement