irresistible superhuman cause
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An act of God. A natural cause, the effect of which cannot be prevented by the exercise of prudence, diligence, and care, and the use of those appliances which the situation of the party renders it reasonable that he should employ. Fay v Pacific Improv. Co. 93 Cal 253, 261, 26 P 1099.
Ballentine's law dictionary.
Anderson, W.S..
1998.
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