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An Act of God is a natural force outside of human control (such as an earthquake, tsunami, or hurricane), and may relieve a party or parties to a contract or agreement from having to perform their obligations. Such Acts of God are often addressed in a force majeure clause, which typically appears near the end of the contract or agreement.

In Wisconsin, as in many other jurisdictions, an 'Act of God' refers to unforeseen natural events that are beyond human control and can impact contractual obligations. These events, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or hurricanes, may excuse a party from performing their contractual duties if such performance becomes impossible or impracticable due to these extraordinary events. Force majeure clauses, which are commonly included in contracts, specifically address these situations by defining the types of events that qualify as force majeure and the consequences for the contractual obligations of the parties involved. Wisconsin courts will interpret these clauses based on the specific language of the contract and the circumstances surrounding the event. It is important for parties to a contract to carefully draft and review force majeure clauses to ensure they understand their rights and obligations in the event of an Act of God.

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