Indemnity clause with defense rights

Quelle: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/indemnity

TL;DR

An indemnity clause with defense rights is a contract provision in logistics, supply chain, or transport agreements whereby one party is released from liability (indemnified) and is granted the right to defend itself on behalf of that party against third-party claims. The clause typically covers cost allocation, defense obligations, and may specify defense counsel selection and conditions under which the …

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