Free Deed of Release Outline Template
Deed of Release
This Deed of Release ("Deed") is made and entered into on July 16, 2050, by and between [Your Name], residing at [Your Company Address], ("Releasor"), and [Recipient's Name], residing at [Recipient's Address], ("Releasee").
I. Background
The Releasor and the Releasee were involved in a legal dispute concerning a breach of contract related to a business partnership. To resolve this dispute and avoid further litigation, the Releasor has agreed to release the Releasee from all liability under the terms and conditions outlined in this Deed.
II. Release of Liability
The Releasor, in consideration of $10,000 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, fully, finally, and irrevocably releases, acquits, and discharges the Releasee and her affiliates, agents, employees, officers, directors, successors, and assigns from any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, suits, debts, accounts, damages, or other liabilities, known or unknown, that arise from or relate to the breach of contract in the business partnership.
III. Covenant Not to Sue
The Releasor agrees not to bring or initiate any lawsuit, claim, or proceeding against the Releasee with respect to any matter released under this Deed. The Releasor further agrees to indemnify and hold the Releasee harmless from any claims brought in violation of this covenant.
IV. Representations and Warranties
The Releasor represents and warrants that:
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Full Authority: The Releasor has full authority to enter into this Deed and to release the claims as described herein.
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No Encumbrances: The Releasor has not transferred or assigned any claims that are released by this Deed.
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Legal Compliance: The execution and delivery of this Deed does not violate any laws or agreements.
V. No Admission of Liability
The parties agree that the execution of this Deed does not constitute an admission of liability by the Releasee, and this Deed is executed solely for the purpose of settling and compromising the legal dispute.
VI. Governing Law
This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction].
VII. Severability
If any provision of this Deed is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
VIII. Entire Agreement
This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Releasor and the Releasee have executed this Deed as of the day and year first above written.
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
[Recipient's Name]
[Date Signed]
NOTARIZATION:
State of [State], County of [County]
On this [Date], before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
[Notary Public Name]
Notary Public in and for [State]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
