Section 11.22 Hold Harmless Clauses

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E. (§11.22) Hold Harmless Clauses

While not a true defense, hold harmless clauses may be a method by which to avoid liability. Demands by clients for hold harmless clauses, and other such clauses, usually take one of three forms. The clause will provide that the design professional is to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the client against the following:

1. Any and all claims arising out of the project. This is known as a broad form indemnity. (Its enforceability is questionable because of public

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