The franchisee shall indemnify and hold harmless the town at all times during the term of the franchise and shall specifically agree that it will pay all damages and penalties which the town may legally be required to pay as a result of granting the franchise. The damages and penalties shall include, but not be limited to, damages arising out of copyright infringements and other damages arising out of the installation, operation or maintenance of the CATV system authorized by the franchise, whether or not any act or omission complained of is authorized, allowed or prohibited by the franchisee. In case suit shall be filed against the town, either independently or jointly with the franchisee, to recover for any claim or damages, the franchisee, upon notice by the town, shall defend the town against the action and in the event of a final judgment being obtained against the town, either independently or jointly with the franchisee, solely by reason of the acts of the franchisee, the franchisee will pay the judgment and all costs and hold the town harmless therefrom.
(Prior Code, § 4.1-43) (Ord. passed 9-19-1979)