Common use of Retention and Set Off Clause in Contracts

Retention and Set Off. 30.1. If the Supplier owes the Customer any money, the Customer may retain or set off this money against any amount owed to the Supplier under this Framework Agreement or any other agreement between the Supplier and the Customer. To exercise this right, the Customer will, within 30 days of receipt of the relevant invoice, notify the Supplier of its reasons for retaining or setting off the relevant Framework Agreement Charges. 30.2. The Supplier will make any payments due to the Customer without any deduction. Deductions, whether by way of set-off, counterclaim, discount, abatement or otherwise, are not permitted unless the Supplier has obtained a sealed court order requiring an amount equal to such deduction to be paid by the Customer.

Retention and Set Off. 30.1. If the Supplier owes the Customer any money, the Customer may retain or set off this money against any amount owed to the Supplier under this Framework Agreement or any other agreement between the Supplier and the Customer. To exercise this right, the Customer will, within 30 days of receipt of the relevant invoice, notify the Supplier of its reasons for retaining or setting off the relevant Framework Agreement Charges. 30.2. The Supplier will make any payments due to the Customer without any deduction. Deductions, whether by way of set-off, counterclaim, discount, abatement or otherwise, are not permitted unless the Supplier has obtained a sealed court order requiring an amount equal to such deduction to be paid by the Customer.