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In contract law, force majeure [1] [2] [3] ( French: [fɔʁs maʒœʁ]; lit. 'major force') is a common clause in contracts which essentially frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties, such as a war, strike, riot, crime, epidemic, or sudden legal change prevents one o...
21 de dic. de 2023 · Force majeure is a clause that removes liability for unforeseeable and unavoidable catastrophes that prevent contractual obligations. Learn how force majeure works, what events qualify, and how it conflicts with the principle of pacta sunt servanda.
Los elementos legales para la cualificación de un evento como fuerza mayor, más comúnmente denominada, en el ámbito del comercio internacional, con el término francés force majeure, son esencialmente los mismos en la mayoría de legislaciones.
FUERZA MAYOR (FORCE MAJEURE) A) EN CONTRATO. Cuando el contrato prevé una cláusula de aplicación de fuerza mayor o caso fortuito debe aplicarse la misma y las partes deben acogerse a lo indicado por la misma.
The concept of force majeure is enshrined in article 1105 of the Spanish Civil Code, which states that: “Apart from the cases expressly mentioned in law, and those in which the obligation is so declared, no one shall be responsible for those events that could not have been foreseen, or that, if they were foreseen, were unavoidable“.
17 de mar. de 2020 · Are you looking for information on the law and regulation of force majeure in Spain? In this CMS Expert Guide, we tell you everything about it.
16 de may. de 2024 · Force majeure is a legal concept that frees parties from obligations in case of extraordinary and unforeseen events. Learn about the origin, types, and applications of force majeure in commercial and international law, with examples and facts.
