Force Majeure And Frustration Of Contract Apr 2026

(Oxford Academic)This 2022 paper provides a comparative analysis of how force majeure (a contractual concept) and frustration (a common law doctrine) operate within both civil and common law systems. It is particularly useful for understanding how a specific clause in a contract can "supersede" common law requirements.

(SSRN)This thesis explores the "stress test" that the global pandemic placed on these legal doctrines, critically examining their adequacy in managing large-scale, prolonged disruptions across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, USA, and Ghana. Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract

(LexisNexis)A practitioner-focused guide that explains why hardship and price fluctuations are generally not sufficient grounds for frustration and how courts distinguish "ordinary business risks" from truly frustrating events. Key Comparisons at a Glance Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract