Common use of Time Limits on Claims Clause in Contracts

Time Limits on Claims. Except as provided in Subparagraph 6.2.6 below, and except for Claims asserted by the Authority, Claims by any Person that are discovered during the performance of the Trade Contractor Work must be made within twenty-one (21) Days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such Claim or within twenty-one (21) Days after the claimant first recognizes the condition giving rise to the Claim, whichever is later, or said Claim shall be deemed waived. In addition to the foregoing, as soon as the claimant recognizes the conditions giving rise to the Claim, claimant shall provide notice of such conditions to the Authority, and shall use its best efforts to cooperate with the Authority and the Party against whom the Claim is made in any effort to mitigate the alleged or potential damages, delay, or other adverse consequences arising out of the condition which is the cause of such a Claim. Any additional Claim related to the initial Claim that is made after the initial Claim has been adjusted and dealt with by Contract Revision will not be considered. Claims may also be reserved in writing within the time limits set forth in this Subparagraph 6.