((4))ABSOLUTE RELEASE WITH COVENANTS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the undersigned parties, for and in
consideration of the total sum of_________________ and no/100 Dollars ($___________), for
all injuries and damages to themselves arising out of the wrongful death of ______________
cash in hand paid to the undersigned, ___________________the receipt and sufficiency of all of
which are hereby acknowledged said sums being paid in consideration of this release and t hese
covenants, the undersigned, _________________do hereby remise, release and forever discharge
______________his mother, father, family, estate, ___________and ____________their
insurers, heirs, estates, successors, representatives, assigns, employers, employees, principals,
associates, and any and all other persons, firms, organizations and/or corporations who are in
privity therewith whatsoever having any interest or liability in the premises, they bei ng
hereinafter designated as the "Releasees", either directly or indirectly, of and from any and all
actions, causes of action, claims, demands, losses, injuries, expenses and damages of every type,
kind and character whatsoever which have heretofore been sustained or which may hereafte r be
sustained as a result of the above described wrongful death of _______________on or about
__________when _____________was killed in a motor vehicle accident on ______________in
__________County, Mississippi, wherein ________________was the alleged driver of the
automobile involved in said accident. The undersigned parties release ___________and the above named Releasees for any and
all sort of claims, damages or injuries whatsoever arising out of the death of ________________,
Deceased, which the undersigned may now have, may have had heretofore, or may have
hereafter under the terms of any law or jurisdiction whatsoever on the account of or arising out
of the death
of ______________________This consideration is hereby acknowledged by the undersigned to be paid to and received
by us in full and complete compromise, settlement, accord and satisfaction therefor.
In executing and delivering this release, the undersigned rely wholly upon their own
judgment, knowledge and belief as to the nature, extent and duration of the damage whic h they
may have suffered or sustained, or may sustain in the future, as a result of the transaction,
occurrence or event. As to the questions of liability involved, the undersigned have exercised
their right to legal counsel. The undersigned further represent and warrant that they have not
been influenced by any representations, statements, or warranties made by any person, firm,
association, partnership or corporation hereby released, or by any agent or other person
representing them concerning the nature, extent or duration of the damages or losses, or the le gal
liability therefor.
It is understood and agreed that this release is executed and delivered, and the sum of
money hereinabove specified is paid, as the compromise and settlement of a doubtful and
disputed claim. The payment of this money is not to be construed as an admission of li ability on
the part of the Releasees, but on the other hand, the Releasees specifically deny any such liability
therefor. The undersigned further certify they are completely competent or authorized to exe cute
this release and that they have fully read and completely understood the same or ha ve had it
explained to them. The undersigned represent, covenant, warrant and guarantee that ______________is the
father, that __________________is the mother, and that ________________is the sister of
____________________Deceased, who died intestate on or about ______________and at the
time of his death had a fixed place of residence in the First Judicial District of Hinds County,
Mississippi; that __________________are each over the age of twenty-one (21) years; that the
decedent, ____________________was sixteen (16) years of age at the time of his death and was
not married and had no children; that _____________________left as his surviving heirs-at-law
and statutory beneficiaries under the Mississippi Wrongful Death Statute, Mississippi Code
Annotated Section 11-7-13 (1972), the following: ____________________and no others; that
there are no other statutory heirs under Mississippi law other than _____________________and
there are no other persons who have a claim for the wrongful death of
____________________Deceased, under Mississippi law. The undersigned represent and
covenant that they are the sole heirs at law of the decedent, __________________under
Mississippi law. The undersigned, ____________________do represent and covenant that they
are the sole owners and sole parties in interest in and to all claims, causes of
action and demands of any sort under Mississippi law as mentioned above and arising out of
such accident mentioned above. The undersigned do agree to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the payor, ________________________the releasees named above, and any and all
other persons, firms and/or corporations in privity with them or any of them, against any claims
brought by any person or entity claiming to be a wrongful death beneficiary under Mississippi
law. Said obligation of indemnity to include, but not limited to, any claim whic h may be
asserted by, for or on behalf of the estate of _______________________Deceased.
In further consideration of such payment, the undersigned do hereby covenant and agree
to forever refrain and desist from instituting, prosecuting or asserting against the Release es
named hereinabove, and any and all other persons, firms, organizations and/or corporations
whatsoever having any liability in the premises, any claim, demand, action or suit of whatever
kind or nature, either directly or indirectly, for injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever,
resulting or to result in any manner whatsoever from the aforesaid accident and wrongful deat h
of ____________________ including all expenses necessarily incurred and resulting therefrom,
past, present and future. The undersigned further covenant that all medical, funeral, hospital, doctor, drug and
other bills incurred on account of the accident and death of ________________have been paid in
full, or will be paid immediately hereafter by Mr. and Mrs. _____________; and the undersigned
parties covenant and warrant that there have been no assignments or subrogation of any claim or
right in the premises to anyone not joining in this release, and the covenants, warranti es and
guaranties contained herein apply to all persons, individually and in their representati ve capacity,
and in every regard whatsoever; and the undersigned agree that, hereafter, the released parties are
and shall be forever free of liability and that they, each and collectively, shall be as free of
liability in the premises as if the aforesaid accident had never occurred and
___________________had never been born.
The undersigned further covenant that ____________________was not in the course or
scope of any employment at the time of the above described accident and that no worke r's
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compensation insurance has been paid or is to be paid, and no carrier or employer can be or is
subrogated on account thereof.
The undersigned parents, _______________and ________________father and mother
respectively, of ___________________in consideration of the foregoing settlement and
payment, do hereby join in this release instrument and all of its covenants, releasing each and
every right and claim which we, as parents, individually and otherwise, have or may ever ha ve
on account of or as a result of the accident aforesaid and any and all injuries suffe red by the said
child as a consequence thereof, and any and all parental claims for loss of services, medical,
hospital, and other expenses incurred or to be incurred; and any and all derivative rights and
claims that we may have as parents; and any and all rights and claims provi ded by law or equity
to parents for the injury of their child or otherwise.
The undersigned understand that the payment of the aforesaid sums may not be construed
as an admission of liability in the premises. This release contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and the terms of the
release are contractual and not a mere recital. It is specifically stated that the Mississippi Medicaid Commission of the Stat e of
Mississippi has no claim for treatment expenses incurred and to be incurred on account thereof. The undersigned parties understand that those released hereby deny all liability in the
premises and maintain that they were not negligent and that they were not and are not liable to
anyone for anything. The undersigned hereby specifically reserve any and all claims which they may have
against the manufacturer, seller, or any other person or entity in privity therewith for ne gligence
or other causes of action which arose out of the manufacture, sale, maintenance and/or service of
the vehicle. Should it develop that there are any mistakes in this instrument which cause the release of
the releasees to be defective or less than complete, we, the undersigned, will e xecute any and all
instruments and do any and all things necessary to effectuate a full, final and complete release. All actions or proceedings arising out of an alleged breach or violation of this release or
out of indemnification addressed by this release shall be litigated at the discre tion and election of
the Releasees, only in courts whose situs is within the State of Mississippi. The undersigned
persons consent and submit to the jurisdiction of any state or federal court located wit hin the
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State of Mississippi for alleged violations of this Release on the part of the undersigned or in
connection with any indemnity granted herein. The undersigned waive any right they may ha ve
to transfer or change the venue of any litigation brought against or by the undersigned Release es
for alleged violation of this release on the part of the undersigned or in connection wi th any
indemnity granted herein. This release shall be construed according to, and the rights and liabilities of the pe rsons
or entities named herein shall be governed by the laws of Mississippi. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ______________, 20___.
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WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ____________, 20____.
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WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ____________,
20____.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________
ATTORNEY FOR
DATED:________________________
STATE OF _____________________
COUNTY OF ____________________
PERSONALLY APPEARED before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
jurisdiction aforesaid, the within named _________________who acknowledged that he signed
and delivered the foregoing instrument on the day and year therein mentioned and for the
purposes therein set forth.
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GIVEN under my hand and official seal, this the ____ day of _______________, 20___._________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ______________________
STATE OF _____________________
COUNTY OF ____________________
PERSONALLY APPEARED before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
jurisdiction aforesaid, the within named ________________who acknowledged that she signed
and delivered the foregoing instrument on the day and year therein mentioned and for the
purposes therein set forth. GIVEN under my hand and official seal, this the ____ day of _______________, 20___.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: ______________________
STATE OF _____________________
COUNTY OF ____________________
PERSONALLY APPEARED before me, the undersigned authority in and for the
jurisdiction aforesaid, the within named _____________________who acknowledged that she
signed and delivered the foregoing instrument on the day and year therein mentioned and for t he
purposes therein set forth. GIVEN under my hand and official seal, this the ____ day of _______________, 20___.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires: