Force majeure clauses

Question 1

European Professional Club Rugby v RDA Television LLP [2022]

covid pandemic; clause specified epidemics

Answer 1

• highlights the importance of careful drafting when it comes to force majeure clauses -> pandemic was covered under epidemics
• A force majeure clause is a contractual mechanism allowing a party to be relieved from liability for breach of contract if the breach is caused by an event outside the party’s control.

Question 2

Football Association Premier League Ltd v PPLIVE Sports International Ltd [2022]

covid pandemic; clause listed other events but not epidemics

Answer 2

• clause didn’t include epidemic
• can’t you make an argument that it’s an act of god :)