Common use of Liability of the Escrow Agent Clause in Contracts

Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on its part. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (i) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, or (ii) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud, impersonations, or determining the scope of any agent's authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered, or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent is not responsible for determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement.

Liability of the Escrow Agent. In performing any of its ----------------------------- duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses or expenses, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct on its part. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any such liability for (i) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith, or (ii) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall in good faith believe to be genuine; nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud, impersonations, or determining the scope of any agent's authority. In addition, the Escrow Agent may consult with legal counsel in connection with its duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered, or permitted by it in good faith in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent is not responsible for determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement.