Coronavirus Defenses to Breach of Contract

WorldNews Monday, 11 May 2020 ()
Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Excuse Performance of Contractual Obligations? The Coronavirus pandemic will make it more difficult for many parties to perform their obligations under various contracts, including breach of a real estate lease, a purchase and sale contract, a mortgage, a promissory note, and various business and real estate contract. If one of the parties to a contract is unable to perform as a result of an actual or threatened Coronavirus pandemic outbreak, are there legal doctrines such as “force majeure” or “An Act of God” that will allow the party to suspend performance under a contract or terminate it altogether? Chances are, many disputes will be resolved out of court, so...
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News video: Will your insurance company cover coronavirus related medical costs?

Will your insurance company cover coronavirus related medical costs? 03:45

According to the federal stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by Congress in March, all comprehensive health insurance companies must cover 100% of coronavirus testing and treatment, including the new but controversial antibody tests which...