Common use of Eminent Domain Proceedings Clause in Contracts

Eminent Domain Proceedings. If, prior to the Closing Date, any condemnation or eminent domain proceeding has been threatened or commenced by any Governmental Authority against any portion of the Real Property or assets of the Company, then the Seller shall promptly notify the Buyer and shall provide the Buyer with all relevant information concerning such proceedings. In the event that the condemnation or eminent domain proceeding relates to Real Property or assets having a market value in excess of $1,500,000, each of the Buyer and the Seller shall have the right either: (a) to terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to the other party within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Buyer from the Seller of the notice and all relevant information concerning such proceeding; or (b) to proceed to the Closing as provided herein, in which case, any award in condemnation or transfer resulting from negotiations pursuant to the threatened or commenced eminent domain proceeding shall be assigned by the Seller or the Company to the Buyer at the Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the condemnation or eminent domain proceeding relates to Real Property or assets having a market value of less than $1,500,000, then neither the Buyer nor the Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 5.18.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stock Purchase Agreement (Aqua America Inc), Stock Purchase Agreement (Connecticut Water Service Inc / Ct)