Preliminary Resolution Efforts Claims and Disputes Sample Clauses

The "Preliminary Resolution Efforts, Claims and Disputes" clause establishes a process requiring parties to attempt to resolve disagreements or claims informally before pursuing formal legal action. Typically, this involves notifying the other party of the issue, engaging in good faith discussions, and possibly participating in mediation or negotiation within a specified timeframe. The core function of this clause is to encourage efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution and to minimize unnecessary litigation by fostering communication and early settlement opportunities.
Preliminary Resolution Efforts Claims and Disputes. A. GENERAL CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS APPLY. The provisions of Articles 4.3 through and including 4.10 of the General Conditions shall apply to Preliminary Resolution Efforts, Claims and Disputes under this Agreement. References Unless inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, definitions in the General Conditions shall apply to this Agreement.
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Preliminary Resolution Efforts Claims and Disputes. A. GENERAL CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS APPLY. The provisions of Articles 7.7 through and including 7.14 of the General Conditions shall allow to Preliminary Resolution Efforts, Claims and Disputes under this Agreement. References in said Articles 7.7 through and including 7.14 to the term “Contractor” and “Subcontractor” shall refer to A/E and Subconsultant under this Agreement, respectively. Unless inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, definitions in the General Conditions shall apply to this Agreement.
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  • Claims and Disputes A. Claims by CONTRACTOR shall be made in writing to the COUNTY within two (2) business days after the commencement of the event giving rise to such claim or CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have waived the claim. All claims shall be priced in accordance with the section in this document entitled “Changes in Work”. B. CONTRACTOR shall proceed diligently with its performance as directed by the COUNTY, regardless of any pending claim, action, suit, or administrative proceeding, unless otherwise agreed to by the COUNTY in writing. The COUNTY shall continue to make payments on the undisputed portion of the contract in accordance with the contract documents during the pendency of any claim. C. Claims by CONTRACTOR shall be resolved in the following manner: 1) Upon receiving the claim and supporting data, the COUNTY shall within fifteen (15) calendar days respond to the claim in writing stating that the claim is either approved or denied. If denied, the COUNTY shall specify the grounds for denial. The CONTRACTOR shall then have fifteen (15) calendar days in which to provide additional supporting documentation, or to notify the COUNTY that the original claim stands as is. 2) If the claim is not resolved, the COUNTY may, at its option, choose to submit the matter to mediation. A mediator shall be mutually selected by the parties and each party shall pay one-half (1/2) the expense of mediation. If the COUNTY declines to mediate the dispute, CONTRACTOR may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in and for Lake County, Florida. D. Claims by the COUNTY against CONTRACTOR shall be made in writing to the CONTRACTOR as soon as the event leading to the claim is discovered by the COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall respond in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the claim. If the claim cannot be resolved, the COUNTY shall have the option to submit the matter to mediation as set forth in (C)(2) above. E. Arbitration shall not be considered as a means of dispute resolution. F. NO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OR ANY CLAIM OTHER THAN FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME SHALL BE MADE OR ASSERTED AGAINST THE COUNTY BY REASON OF ANY DELAYS. No interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay in the commencement or progress of the work shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its duty to perform or give rise to any right to damages or additional compensation from the COUNTY. CONTRACTOR expressly acknowledges and agrees that CONTRACTOR shall receive no damages for delay. This provision shall not preclude recovery or damages by CONTRACTOR for hindrances or delays due solely to fraud, bad faith or active interference on the part of the COUNTY. Otherwise, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to extensions of the contract time as the sole and exclusive remedy for such resulting delay, in accordance with and to the extent specifically provided above.

  • Amicable Resolution (a) Save where expressly stated to the contrary in this Agreement, any dispute, difference or controversy of whatever nature between the Parties, howsoever arising under, out of or in relation to this Agreement (the "Dispute") shall in the first instance be attempted to be resolved amicably in accordance with the procedure set forth in Clause 12.1 (b). (b) Either Party may require such Dispute to be referred to the Authority, and the Chief Executive Officer/Director/Partner of the Developer for the time being, for amicable settlement. Upon such reference, the two shall meet at the earliest mutual convenience and in any event within 15 days of such reference to discuss and attempt to amicably resolve the Dispute. If the Dispute is not amicably settled within 15 (fifteen) days of such meeting between the two, either Party may refer the Dispute to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of Clause 12.2.

  • Informal Resolution of Disputes 10.5.1 Upon receipt by one Party of notice of a dispute by the other Party pursuant to Section 10.3 or Section 10.4.5, each Party will appoint a knowledgeable, responsible representative to meet and negotiate in good faith to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement. The location, form, frequency, duration, and conclusion of these discussions will be left to the discretion of the representatives. Upon agreement, the representatives may utilize other alternative Dispute Resolution procedures such as mediation to assist in the negotiations. Discussions and the correspondence among the representatives for purposes of settlement are exempt from discovery and production and will not be admissible in the arbitration described below or in any lawsuit without the concurrence of both Parties. Documents identified in or provided with such communications that were not prepared for purposes of the negotiations are not so exempted, and, if otherwise admissible, may be admitted in evidence in the arbitration or lawsuit.

  • Complaints and Disputes 28.1. If the Client wishes to report a complaint, he must send an email to the Company with the completed “Complaints Form” found on the Website. The Company will try to resolve it without undue delay and according to the Company’s Complaints Procedure for Clients. 28.2. If a situation arises which is not expressly covered by this Agreement, the Parties agree to try to resolve the matter on the basis of good faith and fairness and by taking such action as is consistent with market practice. 28.3. The Client’s right to take legal action remains unaffected by the existence or use of any complaints procedures referred to above.

  • Resolution of Disputes Any dispute or disagreement which may arise under, or as a result of, or in any way related to, the interpretation, construction or application of this Agreement shall be determined by the Committee. Any determination made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive on the Grantee and the Company for all purposes.