BETWEEN RIGHTS AND RITES: THE IRONIES OF CRISIS AND CONTRACT.

An essay is presented which discusses contract rights and disputes in the midst of a crisis such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Topics explored include the willingness of contracting parties to set aside their contract rights due to challenges brought by the pandemic, the disti...

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Publicado en:Law & Contemporary Problems Vol. 85; no. 2; pp. 77 - 98
Autor principal: LIPSHAW, JEFFREY M.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Duke University 2022
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Sumario:An essay is presented which discusses contract rights and disputes in the midst of a crisis such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Topics explored include the willingness of contracting parties to set aside their contract rights due to challenges brought by the pandemic, the distinction between contract rights and social obligations, and the conflicting moral imperatives of individuals during the implementation of pandemic restrictions.