Affirmative Defense Terms Force Majeure

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The Answer and Affirmative Defenses form is a critical legal document used by defendants to respond to allegations made by a plaintiff in civil court. One key aspect of this form is its incorporation of affirmative defense terms, such as force majeure, which can absolve a defendant from liability due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. This form allows defendants to clearly articulate their defenses, including any claims of waiver by the plaintiff and the specifics of their responses to each allegation in the complaint. Users are instructed to fill in necessary information, such as dates and specific contract terms, ensuring clarity in their defense strategy. Additionally, the form includes a certificate of service section, confirming that all parties have received a copy of the document. This form is particularly useful for attorneys, partners, and legal professionals who need to present a comprehensive and structured response while maintaining legal protocols. By utilizing these affirmative defenses effectively, defendants can strengthen their case in court, particularly when circumstances like force majeure apply.
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For the purpose of this Agreement, an ?Event of Force Majeure? means any circumstance not within the reasonable control of the Party affected, but only if and to the extent that (i) such circumstance, despite the exercise of reasonable diligence and the observance of Good Utility Practice, cannot be, or be caused to be ...

Force majeure clauses set forth the circumstances in which a party owing a duty under the contract (the obligor) is excused from all or partial performance of that obligation, typically due to circumstances beyond the obligor's reasonable control.

The party affected by force majeure is usually obligated to provide prompt written notice to the counterparty of the occurrence of the force majeure event (in reasonable detail) and the expected duration of the event's effect on the party.

Force majeure is an affirmative defense, and is waived if not pled.

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Affirmative Defense Terms Force Majeure