Vis major means:

Option A: Act of God

Option B: Act of Individual

Option C: Act of other party

Option D: Act of plaintiff

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Vis major means Act of God. Vis major is a Latin term which means “superior force” and describes an irresistible natural occurrence that causes damage or disruption and that is neither caused by nor preventable by humans-even when exercising the utmost skill, care, diligence, or prudence. Examples of Vis major include hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. The terms Act of God, natural disaster, and force majeure are synonymous with Vis major. These terms are commonly used in contracts to exclude one or both parties from liability and fulfilling their contractual obligations when events beyond their control occur

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