AZ vs. CA:25 California Exhibits, Vol. XXV; Nos. 7501-7859

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River for use by the City; Provided, That if such claim of right, whenever, however or by whomsoever asserted or contested, shall hereafter be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be valid or invalid, in whole or in part, the exception from the charge hereinabove provided shall, for the purposes of this contract, be deemed to be increased, eliminated or reduced to whatever extent necessary to accord with such adjudication. Monthly Payments and Penalties 13. The City shall pay monthly for water delivered hereunder, in accordance with the provisions of Article 12 hereof. Payments shall be due on the first day of the second month immediately succeeding the month in which water is delivered. If such charges are not paid when due, an interest charge of one-half of one percentum (1/2%) of the amount unpaid shall be added thereto, and thereafter an additional interest charge of one-half of one percentum (1/2%) of the principal sum unpaid shall be added on the first day of each succeeding calendar month until the amount due, including such interest, is paid in full. Refusal of Water in Case of Default 14. The United States reserves the right to refuse to deliver water hereunder in the event of default for a period of more than twelve (12) months in any payment due or to become due the United States under this contract. Release by City 15. The City hereby expressly relieves and releases the United States, its officers, agents and employees, from any liability or responsibility whatsoever for the quality, composition or contents of the water delivered hereunder, or for any lack of fitness of such water for any use thereof intended by the City or other users thereof, either as such water