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High Court rules COVID-19 self-isolation counts as force majeure not breach of contract

In Dwyer (UK) Franchising Ltd v. Fredbar Ltd & Bartlett [2021] EWHC 1218 (Ch), the High Court ruled that self-isolating due to coronavirus (COVID-19) counted as ‘force majeure’,…

Post date 25 May 2021
Post author By Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan
Post categories In Act of God, Breach of Contract, Civil Litigation, Contractual duties, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Force Majeure, High Court, HMCTS, Litigation, News
Tags Breach of contract, Civil Litigation, Contractual Duties, Force Majeure, High Court, Judgments, Litigation

Can coronavirus excuse non-performance? How will COVID-19 affect force majeure clauses and breach of contract litigation?

The recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has closed schools, cancelled major sporting events, suspended the Premier League, and forced many institutions to close or recommend employees stay at…

High Court rules COVID-19 self-isolation counts as force majeure not breach of contract

Can coronavirus excuse non-performance? How will COVID-19 affect force majeure clauses and breach of contract litigation?

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