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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">What are the circumstances and what is the specific claim? I do a lot of real estate work and have had several clients (buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants) ask similar questions. Without specifics as to how the Pandemic allegedly impacted the contract at issue, its hard to argue one way or another. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">For example, I represent a commercial land developer, who is party to a hybrid build to suit contract. The tenant has generically alleged Force Majeure, without providing any specifics as to how it has been impacted. If the tenant had asserted that, due to the shutdown, permitting has been delayed or supplies are unavailable, I believe an argument could be made. However, without such allegations, and evidence supporting the same, I’d argue there is no basis for such a claim. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Hope the above helps, </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Christopher S. Furlong, Esquire</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bacon, Bacon & Furlong, P.A.</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">2959 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue North</p><p class="MsoNormal">Saint Petersburg, FL 33713</p><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone: 727-327-3935</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:chris@baconandbacon.com"><span style="color:#0563c1">chris@baconandbacon.com</span></a> </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this email message is intended for use of the recipient listed above. This message may contain information that is protected by attorney/client or other legal privilege. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Laurie Sams<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 1, 2020 2:19 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [CLC-Discussion] Force Majeure</p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Does anyone know if a pandemic is considered an act of god and thus subject to a force majeure provisions? AND if it is, then what if the contract was entered into after the start of the pandemic?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Laurie B. 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