Reasonable Efforts Clause
/ˈriːzənəbl ˈɛfərts klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision requiring a party to take actions and expend efforts that a reasonable person would consider appropriate to achieve a specified goal or fulfill an obligation.
The agreement included a reasonable efforts clause obligating the seller to attempt to secure all necessary permits.
Forms
- reasonable efforts clause
- reasonable efforts clauses
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Commentary
The term balances enforceability and flexibility by setting a standard less stringent than "best efforts" but more than mere good faith, often requiring case-specific interpretation.
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