The Legal Effect of Coronavirus Epidemic on the Doctrine of Force Majeure in Commercial Contracts; The Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Example

9 Pages Posted: 31 Mar 2020

Date Written: March 31, 2020

Abstract

This paper examines the legal effect of corona virus on commercial contracts especially as it relates to the enforceability of the ''Force Majeure'' clause.

Keywords: Force Majeure, Corona Virus, Commercial Contracts

JEL Classification: K12

Suggested Citation

Aderinboye, Adeniyi, The Legal Effect of Coronavirus Epidemic on the Doctrine of Force Majeure in Commercial Contracts; The Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Example (March 31, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3564904 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3564904

Adeniyi Aderinboye (Contact Author)

'Dipo Okpeseyi & Co. ( email )

Nigeria

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