Contracts
In Kansas, when a purchase agreement includes a 'force majeure' clause, it may excuse performance if:
AThe buyer changes their mind
BExtraordinary events beyond the parties' control (natural disasters, acts of war) prevent contract performance✓ Correct
CInterest rates increase significantly
DThe property fails to appraise
Explanation
A force majeure clause excuses nonperformance due to extraordinary, unforeseeable events outside the parties' control — such as natural disasters, pandemics, or war — that make performance impossible.
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