Seller Liability for Late Delivery Due to Force Majeure

The case involved a dispute over a contract for the sale of goods where the buyer alleged the delivery was late, leading to significant damage, while the seller argued that the late delivery was caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, specifically relating to transportation difficulties. The court, in rejecting the appeal, reasoned that the obligation of the seller to deliver was an obligation of means, not of result, and that the seller had successfully demonstrated that they had taken all necessary and reasonable measures to ensure timely delivery, thus being excused from liability due to *force majeure* as established by the relevant contractual clauses and applicable law regarding unforeseen external events impacting performance.