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Force Majeure

Force Majeure

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
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Clause permitting contract to be broken in the event of uncontrollable events, e.g. war, strike government action, which preclude its fulfillment.

Related:

  • Hague Rules and Hague-Visby Rules
  • Breach of contract
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Exceptions clause
  • Escalation clause or Escalator clause
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)

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