Contracts
Vermont's 'environmental indemnification' clause in a commercial purchase contract protects the buyer by:
AEliminating all environmental liability
BRequiring the seller to indemnify the buyer for pre-existing environmental conditions not disclosed or discovered through due diligence✓ Correct
CAllowing the buyer to ignore environmental assessments
DShifting all liability to the closing attorney
Explanation
An environmental indemnification clause requires the seller to indemnify and hold harmless the buyer from liability arising from pre-existing environmental conditions, providing financial protection if contamination is discovered after closing.
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