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Legal Terms - Act of God
A natural catastrophe of such extreme severity, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc., that it is impossible for anyone to reasonably predict or prevent it. While it is possible to use it as a defense, the chances of success are low (Greenock Corporation v Caledonian Railway [1917] AC 556 (HL))
A natural catastrophe of such extreme severity, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc., that it is impossible for anyone to reasonably predict or prevent it. While it is possible to use it as a defense, the chances of success are low (Greenock Corporation v Caledonian Railway [1917] AC 556 (HL))
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