Mitigation of damages in case of force majeure

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

In logistics and contract law, mitigation of damages in case of force majeure refers to the obligation to reduce or limit damages when an event of force majeure prevents or substantially hinders performance. The party may be excused from liability for non-performance due to force majeure, but must take reasonable steps to mitigate the damages that result.

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