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By: Series: Building ; 264(8103) 10 September 1999, 70(1)Publication details: c1999Subject(s): Summary: Explains the meaning of the terms 'best endeavours' and 'reasonable endeavours' which appear as requirements in many contracts. The obligation imposed by either clause is nothing like an absolute obligation; 'reasonable endeavours' means very little. The extent of the obligation will depend upon the circumstances of each case and the courts are free to come to a decision that they consider fair.

Explains the meaning of the terms 'best endeavours' and 'reasonable endeavours' which appear as requirements in many contracts. The obligation imposed by either clause is nothing like an absolute obligation; 'reasonable endeavours' means very little. The extent of the obligation will depend upon the circumstances of each case and the courts are free to come to a decision that they consider fair.