ABSOLUTE RELEASE WITH COVENANTS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that we, the undersigned parties, for and in
consideration of the total sum of _____________________ Dollars and no/100, ($__________),
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 these 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 being
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 hereafter be
sustained as a result of the above described wrongful death of __________________________on
or about _____ day of ______________, 20____, when
______________________________was killed in a motor vehicle accident on ______ day of
______________, 20____, in _________________County, _________________, 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 therefore.
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 which they
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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 legal
liability therefore.
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 liability on
the part of the Releasees, but on the other hand, the Releasees specifically deny any such liability
therefore.
The undersigned further certify they are completely competent or authorized to execute
this release and that they have fully read and completely understood the same or have 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 the
______ day of _______________, 20____, and at the time of his death had a fixed place of
residence in the ______ Judicial District of _____________ County, ___________________;
that ______________________________are each over the age of twenty-one (21) years; that the
Decedent, _______________________________was ____________ (____) years of age at the
time of his death and was/was not married and had no children; that _______________________
left as his surviving heirs-at-law and statutory beneficiaries the following:
_____________________________ and no others; that there are no other statutory heirs under
_________________ law other than ___________________________ and there are no other
persons who have a claim for the wrongful death of ________________________ Deceased,
under _______________ law. The undersigned represent and covenant that they are the sole
heirs at law of the decedent, ____________________________under __________________
law. The undersigned, ___________________________ in interest in and to all claims, causes
of action and demands of any sort under ____________________ law as mentioned above and
arising out of such accident mentioned above. The undersigned do agree to indemnify, defend
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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 ____________ law. Said obligation of indemnity to include, but not limited to, any claim
which 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 Releasees
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 death
of ___________________________, including all expenses necessarily incurred and resulting
there from, 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, warranties and guaranties contained herein apply to all persons,
individually and in their representative 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
worker's 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
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and claim which we, as parents, individually and otherwise, have or may ever have on account
of or as a result of the accident aforesaid and any and all injuries suffered 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 provided 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 Medicaid Commission of the State of _____________ 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 negligence
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 execute 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 discretion and election of
the Releasees, only in courts whose situs is within the State of __________________. The
undersigned persons consent and submit to the jurisdiction of any state or federal court located
within the State of __________________ 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 have to transfer or change the venue of any litigation brought against or by the
undersigned Releasees for alleged violation of this release on the part of the undersigned or in
connection with any indemnity granted herein.
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This release shall be construed according to, and the rights and liabilities of the persons
or entities named herein shall be governed by the laws of __________________.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ______________, 20_____.
_________________________________
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ____________, 20____.
_________________________________
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the ____ day of ____________, 20____.
_________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
ATTORNEY FOR
______________________________
DATED:________________________
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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.
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______.
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
______________________
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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___.
_________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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