IC 26-1-3.1
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INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FOR MISSING INSTRUMENT
Date: __________________
DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT
Type of Instrument ____________ Number ______________ Dated _________________
Amount of Instrument ____________________ Payee ____________________________
The undersigned hereby certifies that the above described instrument, which was issued by ABC Bank on behalf of the undersigned, has been lost, mislaid, destroyed or stolen, and that after due and diligent search, it cannot be found. The undersigned further certifies that said instrument was not endorsed, sold, negotiated, assigned, transferred or deposit under any agreement or subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, or in any other manner disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. The undersigned agrees that if the said instrument is located in the future, it will not be endorsed or negotiated, assigned, transferred or deposit under any agreement or subjected to any hypothecation, lien or pledge, or in any other manner disposed of by separate assignment or otherwise. The undersigned agrees that if the said instrument is located in the future, it will not be endorsed or negotiated in any manner, but will be immediately delivered to ABC Bank for cancellation without value.
In consideration of the issuance of a replacement instrument or the refund of the amount involved to the undersigned, the undersigned hereby indemnifies and agrees to save and hold ABC Bank harmless against all claims, damages, actions, proceedings, demands, losses and liability, whether groundless or otherwise, including all expenses of or on account of the issuance of a replacement instrument or the refund of the amount thereof.
The liability of the undersigned hereunder shall be joint and several and shall be binding upon the heirs, successors and assigns, and personal representatives of the undersigned.
Type or Print Name: ___________________ Type or Print Name: _________________
Signature: ___________________________ Signature: _________________________