Force Majeure literally means "greater force". These clauses excuse a party from liability if some unforseen event beyond the control of that party prevents it from performing its obligations under the contract.
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The basics of the Force Majeure clause have been incorporated in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC Sec 2-615) and the Restatement of Contracts 2D (Sec 261). Under Section 2-615, "Excuse by Failure of Presupposed Conditions," a seller who is unable to deliver goods because of a contingency that makes the terms of...
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breach under one contract e.g. Construction contract providing for extension of time upon occurrence of Force Majeure; same relief must be available in the ...
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Force Majeure (French for "superior force"), also known as cas fortuit (French) or casus fortuitus (Latin), is a common clause in contracts which essentially frees both parties from liability o...
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If we refer to most standard forms of construction contracts, we can find this force majeure clause.  Those who are using PWD 203 (or 203A) standard form of contract, clause 43(a) is relevant.  According to clause 43(a), upon it becoming reasonably apparent that the progress of works is delayed,
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The Writers Guild strike, in this case, qualifies as such an outside force. Triggering the force majeure clause gives the studios three options under contracts with SAG and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the other actors' union.
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Alcan declares Force Majeure on supply contracts from Gove alumina refinery due to cyclone Monica; 2006/04/22 ... Focussed on safety of employees and the community; Montreal, Canada — Alcan Inc.
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The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has declared force majeure on its supply contracts with its customers. The joint venture owns and operates nine coal mines in Central Queensland that produced 58 million metric tons of coal in 2007.
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The NYMEX declared "Force Majeure" for remaining delivery obligations in the August contract month due to a shutdown at the Henry Hub facility operated by Sabine Pipeline in Louisiana. ... He said this is the first time he can remember Force Majeure being declared for natural gas contracts.
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; NYMEX: 'Force Majeure' on gas contracts; Date: Monday, August 29 @ 11:53:13 PDT; Topic: Business News; Market Research; ... The NYMEX said in a statement that contracts are operating under "Force Majeure" because of a shutdown at the Henry Hub facility operated by Sabine Pipeline in Louisiana.
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