Force Majeure, Impracticability, and Frustration of Contracts
For a comprehensive understanding of , several highly regarded academic and legal practitioner papers provide deep dives into how these concepts overlap and differ, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommended Papers & Resources Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract
(LexisNexis)A practitioner-focused guide that explains why hardship and price fluctuations are generally not sufficient grounds for frustration and how courts distinguish "ordinary business risks" from truly frustrating events. Key Comparisons at a Glance (SSRN)A data-driven report that analyzes court decisions to
(SSRN)This thesis explores the "stress test" that the global pandemic placed on these legal doctrines, critically examining their adequacy in managing large-scale, prolonged disruptions across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, USA, and Ghana. Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract
(SSRN)A data-driven report that analyzes court decisions to identify the parameters of successful force majeure and frustration claims, offering insights into common triggering events and judicial attitudes.