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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 Oklahoma, an 'Act of God' refers to unforeseen natural events that are beyond human control and can potentially relieve parties from their contractual obligations. This concept is often encapsulated in a 'force majeure' clause within contracts. Force majeure clauses are designed to protect parties when circumstances beyond their control, such as natural disasters or extreme weather events, prevent them from fulfilling their contractual duties. The specific application of an Act of God or force majeure clause in Oklahoma would depend on the language of the clause itself and the circumstances surrounding the event. Oklahoma courts typically interpret these clauses narrowly, requiring that the event be unforeseeable and directly related to the party's inability to perform. If a contract does not contain a force majeure clause, parties may still invoke the common law doctrine of impossibility or impracticability of performance, but this is a more challenging defense to prove.

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