other party claiming force majeure — need guidance ASAP

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

other party claiming force majeure. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 22 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $73,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

Illustrative response

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.