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Journal : Rechtsvinding

The Boundaries of the Force Majeure Defense in Civil Disputes: A Study of Decision Number 162/PDT/2021/PT DPS Mutiara, I Made Cinta; Akbar, Ferdi Raditya; Aini, Hanifah Qurrotu; Andriyanto, Fransisca Dealova; Gladys, Juniartha; Azhar, Muhamad Davindra; Alfarel, Muhammad Arkan; Azmina, Fayza; Rizkianti, Wardani
Rechtsvinding Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/rechtsvinding.v3i2.1165

Abstract

A contract forms the legal relationship between parties that creates binding rights and obligations as regulated in Article 1338 of the Indonesian Civil Code (KUHPer). However, the performance of a contract may be hindered by events beyond human can control, known as force majeure. Under Articles 1244 and 1245 of the Civil Code, a party who fails to fulfill its obligations due to force majeure may be released from liability for damages. This study aims to analyze the limits of force majeure as a legal defense in civil disputes through a case study of Decision Number 162/PDT/2021/PT DPS between PT Royal Pacific Nusantara and PT Lorenz Marble. The research employs a normative legal method with statutory, case, and conceptual approaches, using primary legal materials such as the Civil Code and court decisions, as well as secondary materials including legal books and scholarly journals related to force majeure. The results indicate that the court recognized the Covid-19 pandemic as a relative force majeure, which temporarily hinders the performance of contractual obligations but does not permanently extinguish them. The judges found that the defendant was not negligent, as they demonstrated good faith and efforts to fulfill obligations despite global disruptions. Thus, the boundaries of force majeure as a defense are determined by the causal relationship between extraordinary events and the inability to perform, along with the good faith of the party invoking the defense.
Co-Authors Abyan, Nabil Luthfi Afifa, Erina Nur Aini, Hanifah Qurrotu Akbar, Ferdi Raditya Akmal Zaki Alfarel, Muhammad Arkan Alma, Hanifah Alya Rahmawati Ameeralia, Nafisa Verlee Andira, Ilham Andriyanto, Fransisca Dealova Angelina, Ranti Anisah Aprilia Anjani , Indira Emilia Annisa Bella Saffanah Anshari, Muhammad Faqih Al Ardiansyah, Aldizar Fikri Arifia, Cikal Ariq Fazari Arvrian, Addyne Aulyfah Azhar, Muhamad Davindra Azmina, Fayza Azz Zahra, Devyta Ardiyaning Azzahra, Natasya Fhadyah Baehaqi Calista Azarine Larissa Callista Anastasia Shallom Poerba Chairunnisa Salsabila Putri Chatrine, Chatrine Chris Matthew Tobing Christian Immanuel Situmorang Cut Aldila Dalimunthe, Siti Nurul Intan Sari Damareka, Muhammad Darrell Daniel Darmawan, Abqary Faraz Darsono, Leandra Aurelrio Putra Debora, Agnes Deswert, Daniel Justin Jeconia Desy Natalia Erina Nur Afifa Fadillah, Rendra Hanam Fahrozi, Muhammad Helmi Fakhri Asshidiqy Firdaus, Muhammad Bintang Fitriyani, Auliya Nur Frans Samuel Junero Butarbutar Gladys, Juniartha Gregorius Aryo Bimo Parerung Hadi, Rival Mahesa Fauzan Haryadi, Raina Ardelia Heru Sugiyono Hutabarat, Sylvana Deborah Murni Hutabarat, Sylvana Murni Deborah Hutabarat, Sylvana Murni Murni Debora Hutahayan, Samuel Alberto Ilham Raihan Permana Imagrace Triamorita Tampubolon Indah Kusuma Wardani Intan, Siti Nurul Irzaqie, Rafli Achmad Kaban, Divany Harbina Emzilena Kadafi, Alifio Khadafi Alibya Hamka Koesnaedy, Shabiya Zahra Alifa Lagut, Veronica Sekar Wela Latri, Akhdan Adityo Laurentina Manalu Lutfi, Khoirur Rizal Malinda, Maltha Mauladiana Qibtiya Melisa Nurjaya Muhammad Abdul Aziz Hasibuan Muhammad Afif Muhammad Arasy Al Haq Muthia Sakti Mutiara, I Made Cinta Nabila, Shira Bier Nasution, Najwa Haniyah Novia Shinta Bella Nugroho Dewo Dharmawan Nugroho, Andriyanti Adhi Palureng, Dio Ramadhan Pattiasina, Rizky Johan Pitaloka, Putri Galuh Prabangkara, Ghani PramestiPramesti, Febrina Dwi Putri Kinanti Putri Rahmawati Putri, Keisha Rafilah Putri, Keshia Annisa Putro, Alberto Muhammad Gusti Rafhael Roberto Silitonga Rafi Rangga Saputra Rafirio Putra Rahman, Tiara Ananda Ramadhan, Farhan Daffa Ramadhani, Dwi Aryanti Ramadhani, Sinta Ramdhani, Nadia Marsya Rani Bilkis Raniah Safira Azzahra Raudhan Nayyaka Syukrillah Rizkian, Masagus Hexal Rotty, Marchelino Rafael Bintang Rusdiananto, Gavra Fiko Sambarana, Ilyasa Laits Santika, Syahirah Rafah Sapitri, Irena Sede, Alfa Immanuel Shalsabilla, Dhillika Shary, Mutya Lubna Silaban, Christian Joseph Sinaga, Irene Cahyani Sitanggang, Daniella Siti Nurul Intan Sari Dalimunthe Siti Nurul Intan Sari Dalimunthe Sri Stevani Arumi Suharno, Rayhan Algiffari Sulaeman, Muhammad Dzikri SULASTRI Sumadibrata, Moira Shafeeya Suprima Syaihputra, Brian Maulana Muhammad Syakirah, Davina Syakuran, Khaidar Abdan Sylvana Murni Deborah Hutabarat Sylvana Murni Deborah Hutabarat Tamara Dwi Rizki Amanda Thalia Salma Putri Kamilah Ulfatun, Aiska Nur Vernandito Sudharta Raftua Tampubolon Wafiy Ahmad Ardhika Yuliandra, Stefie Zain, Muhammad Abyan Zein, Muhammad Alif Raihan