COVID-19 and frustration of contracts
Organizations are suddenly facing economic uncertainty given the new and far reaching consequences of COVID-19.
Act of God
COVID-19 and the law of frustration
We are flying blind into this storm. The pandemic is certain to affect, and has already affected, all kinds of contractual relations. I think it possible, even probable, that COVID-19 will be held to be an “Act of God” and available to excuse performance of all kinds of contracts, contracts of employment and contracts of sale or supply.
