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Classic Maritime Inc v Limbungan Makmur SDN BHD

[2019] EWCA Civ 1102
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2019
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The 'but for' test applies to force majeure clauses: even if a force majeure event occurred, the party cannot rely on it if they would not have performed the contract in any event.

Area of Law

shipping

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