Idaho § 29-114 - Indemnification of promisee for negligence - Effect on existing agreements
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 29-114 — Indemnification of promisee for negligence - Effect on existing agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-114. Indemnification of promisee for negligence - Effect on existing agreements
A covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to, a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, highway, appurtenance and appliance, including moving, demolition and excavating connected therewith, purporting to indemnify the promisee against liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the promisee, his agents or employees, or indemnitees, is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.
This act will not be construed to affect or impair the obligations of contracts or agreements, which are in existence at the time the act becomes effective.
[29-114, added 1971, ch. 46, sec. 1, p. 100.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 29-114
What does Idaho Statutes § 29-114 cover?
Section 29-114 ("Indemnification of promisee for negligence - Effect on existing agreements") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 29-114?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 29-114 apply to my situation?
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