A clause that excuses a party from performance when an extraordinary event beyond their control prevents them from completing the work.
Force majeure is a contract provision that excuses a party from performance obligations due to extraordinary events beyond their control, such as natural disasters, pandemics, wars, or government actions. When force majeure is triggered, the affected party is typically entitled to a time extension but not additional compensation. The specific events covered depend on the contract language.
The contractor invoked the force majeure clause to obtain a 60-day time extension after a hurricane destroyed materials stored at the site.
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