Define: Supervening Event

Supervening Event means an event causing unexpected disruption to the fulfillment of essential obligations under an agreement

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Supervening Event means an event causing unexpected disruption to the fulfillment of essential obligations under an agreement.

Relevant Circumstances

  • Natural disasters
  • Epidemics or Pandemics
  • Strikes or labor-related disputes
  • Laws or Regulations making performance under the contract illegal.
  • Civil unrest.

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