Hold Harmless Agreements
/ˈhoʊld ˈhɑːrm.ləs əˈɡriːmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Contracts by which one party agrees to assume the liability for any loss, damage, or legal responsibility incurred by another party.
The contractor signed hold harmless agreements to protect the client from liability.
Forms
- hold harmless agreement
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Commentary
Hold harmless agreements often appear within broader indemnity clauses and require precise drafting to define the scope of assumed liabilities.
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