other party claiming force majeure — am I screwed?

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Hypothetical question

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

other party claiming force majeure. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 4 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $83,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

Illustrative response

Most folks screw this up by is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

Illustrative response

For anyone overwhelmed by the legal process: break it into steps. (1) Gather all documents, (2) Write a timeline of events, (3) Research applicable laws, (4) Send a demand letter, (5) If no response, escalate to regulatory complaint or court. You don't have to do everything at once.

other party claiming force majeure — am I screwed?

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