What is a Person Indemnified? A Comprehensive Legal Overview
Definition & Meaning
The term "person indemnified" refers to individuals or entities that are protected under indemnity agreements related to nuclear incidents. This includes:
- For nuclear incidents occurring within or outside the United States, it refers to the person who has signed an indemnity agreement or is required to maintain financial protection.
- For incidents outside the U.S. that are not related to the nuclear ship Savannah, it includes any person liable for public liability due to activities under contracts with the Secretary of Energy or related projects.
Legal Use & context
This term is commonly used in the context of nuclear energy and liability law. It typically arises in cases involving:
- Public liability claims related to nuclear incidents.
- Contracts with the U.S. government for nuclear projects.
Users may encounter this term when dealing with legal forms related to indemnity agreements or liability waivers, which can often be managed using templates from US Legal Forms.
Real-world examples
Here are a couple of examples of abatement:
Example 1: A company that operates a nuclear power plant signs an indemnity agreement with the government. If an incident occurs, the company is considered a "person indemnified" and is protected under the terms of that agreement.
Example 2: A contractor working on a nuclear project outside the U.S. may be deemed a "person indemnified" if they have a contract with the Secretary of Energy and are liable for any public claims arising from their work. (hypothetical example)
Relevant laws & statutes
The primary statute governing this term is:
- 42 USCS § 2210 - This section outlines the indemnity agreements and the scope of liability for nuclear incidents.