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burden of proof of force majeure

Unlike merely invoking force majeure, the affected party must affirmatively demonstrate that the event meets the criteria of force majeure—proving it was unforeseeable, unavoidable, and beyond its reasonable control.

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Unlike merely invoking force majeure, the affected party must affirmatively demonstrate that the event meets the criteria of force majeure—proving it was unforeseeable, unavoidable, and beyond its…

This burden is critical: without sufficient evidence, claims for suspension of duties, exemption from liability, or contract termination fail.

In international trade contracts, it determines who must document the event and what evidence is needed (e.g., government orders, weather records, customs notices).

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_majeure

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Unlike merely invoking force majeure, the affected party must affirmatively demonstrate that the event meets the criteria of force majeure—proving it was unforeseeable, unavoidable, and beyond its reasonable control. This burden is critical: without sufficient evidence, claims for suspension of duties, exemption from liability, or contract termination fail. In international trade contracts, it determines who must document the event and what evidence is needed (e.g., government orders, weather records, customs notices).

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