Breach of Contract Law
Force Majeure
A contract clause excusing a party from performing its obligations when prevented by extraordinary events beyond its reasonable control, such as a natural disaster.
A force majeure clause protects a party from liability for non-performance caused by events like natural disasters, war, or government action that make performance impossible or impracticable — the exact scope depends heavily on how broadly or narrowly the specific clause is drafted.
Whether an event genuinely qualifies as force majeure, and what relief it triggers (suspension versus outright termination of the contract), is one of the most heavily litigated aspects of commercial contracts during major disruptions.
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