Who are the parties defined as 'Releasors' in the General Release agreement for Amerispec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Covenant Not to Sue.** Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners (on behalf of all Releasors) covenant not to initiate, prosecute, encourage, assist, or (except as required by law) participate in any civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or investigation in any court, agency, or other forum, either affirmatively or by way of cross-claim, defense, or counterclaim, against any person or entity released under Section 1 with respect to any Claim released under Section 1.
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No Prior Assignment and Competency.** Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners (on behalf of all Releasors) represent and warrant that: (a) the Releasors are the sole owners of all Claims and rights released in Section 1 and that the Releasors have not assigned or transferred, or purported to assign or transfer, to any person or entity, any Claim released under Section 1; (b) each Releasor has full and complete power and authority to execute this Release, and that the execution of this Release shall not violate the terms of any contract or agreement between them or any court order; and (c) this Release has been voluntarily and knowingly executed after each of them has had the opportunity to consult with counsel of their own choice.
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Complete Defense.** Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners (on behalf of all Releasors): (a) acknowledge that the release in Section 1 shall be a complete defense to any Claim released under Section 1; and (b) consent to the entry of a temporary or permanent injunction to prevent or end the assertion of any such Claim.
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Waiver of Statutory Preservation Provisions.** Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners (on behalf of all Releasors) each expressly waives any rights or benefits conferred by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, to the extent such provision would be applicable, which provides as follows:
A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if
known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, the parties defined as "Releasors" in the General Release agreement include the Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners. These parties make certain covenants, warranties, and acknowledgements on behalf of all Releasors.
The Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners, acting on behalf of all Releasors, agree not to participate in any legal proceedings against any person or entity released under Section 1 of the agreement, covering civil, criminal, or administrative actions. They also confirm that the Releasors are the sole owners of all claims and rights released in Section 1 and have the authority to execute the release without violating any other agreements or court orders.
Furthermore, the Franchisee, Transferee, and Owners, again acting for all Releasors, acknowledge that the release in Section 1 serves as a complete defense against any claim released under that section. They also waive any rights or benefits conferred by Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which relates to claims unknown at the time of executing the release that could materially affect the settlement.