Efforts Clause
/ˈɛfərts klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision requiring a party to use a specified level of effort to achieve a particular objective.
The contract's efforts clause obligated the seller to make reasonable efforts to obtain necessary permits.
Forms
- efforts clause
- effort clause
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Commentary
The term often appears in contracts to define the diligence expected but can vary greatly in legal effect depending on whether the clause requires "reasonable," "best," or "commercially reasonable" efforts.
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