Common use of Failure to Assume Defense Clause in Contracts

Failure to Assume Defense. Failure by the Purchaser Indemnifying Party to notify the Seller Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of any Bond Claim within thirty (30) days after its receipt of notice thereof pursuant to Section 8.9(a) will be deemed a waiver by the Purchaser Indemnifying Party of its right to assume the defense of such Bond Claim. In such event, the Seller Indemnitee may defend against such Bond Claim in any manner it deems appropriate. The Seller Indemnitee may settle such Bond Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect thereto, provided that it acts in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Unit Purchase Agreement (Argyle Security, Inc.), Unit Purchase Agreement (Argyle Security, Inc.)