The Nature of Overmacht/Force Majeure and Its Implications in Various Agreements in the Covid-19 Era

This research aims to analyze the nature of overmatch/force majeure according to Indonesian legislation. The type of research used is normative legal research (Doctrinal). The results of the study show that the nature of Overmacht / force majeure according to Indonesian legislation is to provide legal protection to anyone who neglects his obligations due to events beyond his control, which prevent him from fulfilling his obligations, for which he cannot be blamed and cannot be charged. compensation. (2). That Covid 19 is a National Disaster according to the laws and regulations, including the Overmacht/force majeure which is the juridical basis so that a person cannot be categorized as negligent or in default. (3). That the legal consequences caused by Covid 19 as a National Disaster are included in the category of overmatch/force majeure or coercive circumstances, namely: a). Giving freedom to debtors/creditors to pay compensation (schadevergoeding), and b). Freeing debtors/creditors from the obligation to fulfil achievements (making).

KEYWORDS: Overmacht/Force Majeure; Agreement; Covid-19