Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-15-108

Void and unenforceable covenants, promises, agreements or understandings concerning motor carrier transportation contracts

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 685 F. Supp. 2d 771 - Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. v. Intermodal Cartage Co. (2010)

Most recently applied in 685 F. Supp. 2d 771 - Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. v. Intermodal Cartage Co. (February 2010)

Acts 2008, ch. 636, § 1.

(1) A covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in or in connection with or collateral to a motor carrier transportation contract purporting to indemnify the promisee against liability for damages resulting from the negligence of the promisee, the promisee's agents or employees, or indemnitee, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.

(2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement administered by the Intermodal Association of North America or other agreements providing for the interchange, use or possession of intermodal chassis, containers or other intermodal equipment.

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