Overlapping Claims Clause Samples
The Overlapping Claims clause defines how situations are handled when multiple claims arise that may relate to the same event, loss, or set of circumstances. In practice, this clause typically outlines procedures for determining which claim takes precedence, how liability or coverage is allocated, and may require parties to coordinate their responses or share information. Its core function is to prevent double recovery or conflicting obligations, ensuring that claims are resolved efficiently and fairly without duplication or dispute over responsibility.
Overlapping Claims. 7.1 The Parties accept recommendation eight of the British Columbia Claims Task Force Report that: “First Nations resolve issues relating to overlapping traditional territories among themselves.”The Lake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Nation is committed to resolving any issues resulting from Overlaps Claims which may affect the conclusion of a Final Agreement.
7.2 Where Canada and British Columbia are engaged in active negotiations under the BC Treaty Process with First Nations bordering the Territory, Canada and British Columbia will periodically report to the Main Table on the status of those negotiations. The Lake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Nation will also periodically report to the Main Table on the status of its Overlap negotiations with other First Nations.
7.3 If the lack of resolution related to Overlaps is found to be interfering with the successful conclusion of the treaty negotiations among the Parties, the Lake ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Nation will consider other options to resolve the Overlaps, including seeking assistance from the BCTC.
Overlapping Claims. Notwithstanding Section 7.1 and Section 7.2, in the event a Claim relates to periods or matters for which both of Alkermes and Corregidor may have responsibility or for which each of the Parties may have indemnification obligations to the other under this Article 7, (i) if either Party elects to join the defense of such Claim to be commenced by the other Party, then (A) Corregidor and Alkermes shall jointly select counsel to represent the Parties in the defense of the Claim and the Parties shall share all attorneys’ fees and legal costs related to the Claim based on the portion of the matter or period underlying the Claim for which each Party has responsibility and, if necessary, a Party shall reimburse the other Party for any payment for attorneys’ fees and legal costs related to the Claim in excess of such other Party’s proportional share; (B) Corregidor and Alkermes shall jointly decide upon all matters, including strategy, related to the defense of the Claim; (C) the Parties shall provide all reasonable cooperation to each other and the selected counsel in the defense of such Claim; (D) each Party shall have the right to have independent counsel selected by it participate, at such Party’s sole expense, in the preparation of, and discussions related to, the defense of such Claim; (E) neither Party shall settle or compromise, or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to, any such Claim, without the prior written consent of the other Party, which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; and (F) each Party shall pay that portion of any damages or settlement EXECUTION COPY amounts resulting from any such Claim which relates to the period(s) or matter(s) for which it has responsibility under this Agreement; or (ii) if a Party elects not to join the defense of such Claim to be commenced by the other Party, then (A) such other Party shall defend against such Claim, and the Parties shall share all attorneys’ fees and legal costs related to the Claim based on the portion of the matter or period underlying the Claim for which each Party has responsibility and, if necessary, a Party shall reimburse the other Party for any payment for attorneys’ fees and legal costs related to the Claim in excess of such other Party’s proportional share; (B) the Parties shall reasonably cooperate in the defense of any such Claim; (C) such Party shall have the right to subsequently participate in and have counsel selected by it participate, at such Party’s expense, i...
Overlapping Claims. 8.1 The YFN shall make best efforts to resolve Overlap claims, if any, with other First Nations and provide regular reports on the status of overlap discussions to the Main Table.
Overlapping Claims. 9.1 The Tsleil Waututh Nation shall resolve any Overlap issues it may have with other First Nations and report back to the main table from time to time regarding the status of its Overlap discussions.
9.2 Where Canada and British Columbia are engaged in negotiations under the BCTC process with First Nations whose traditional territory overlaps with the Tsleil Waututh Nation Traditional Territory, Canada and British Columbia will periodically report to the Main Table on the status of those negotiations.
Overlapping Claims. 7.1 The Gitxsan shall resolve overlap claims, if any, with other First Nations and provide regular reports on the status of any overlap claims to the Main Table.
Overlapping Claims. 7.1 The Tsimshian Nation shall resolve any Overlap claims it may have with other First Nations and periodically report on the status of Overlap claims to the Main Table.
7.2 Where Canada and British Columbia are engaged in active negotiations under the BCTC Process with First Nations bordering the Territory, Canada and British Columbia will periodically report to the Main Table on the status of those negotiations.
7.3 If the process to resolve Overlaps is not successful, or is found to be interfering with the successful conclusion of negotiations, the Tsimshian Nation will consider other options to resolve the Overlap, including seeking assistance from the BCTC.
Overlapping Claims. 9.1 Sechelt will attempt to resolve overlapping claims with other First Nations who have an overlap.
Overlapping Claims. 8.1. The Yekoochet'en will make best efforts to resolve overlaps with First Nations who claim to have an overlap.
Overlapping Claims. 7.1 The Haisla Nation is committed to resolving any Overlaps within the Territory and shall provide regular reports on the status of overlap claims to the Main Table. The Parties acknowledge that, in accordance with recommendation eight of the British Columbia Claims Task Force Report: "First Nations resolve issues relating to overlapping traditional territories among themselves."
Overlapping Claims. 10.1 Musqueam will resolve issues of common concern, including issues of Overlap, with neighbouring First Nations, and will periodically report back to the main table.