The purpose for such a clause is that a joint debtor may face a cross claim, or separate claim, for indemnity, which (if it occurred) would frustrate in whole or in part the releasee’s desire to be free of claims from any direction. It is a well- known equitable principle that joint debtors may face claims for contribution and indemnity. As was stated in Lafrentz v. M & L Leasing, 2000 ABQB 714 (CanLII):
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