44 CFR § 401.5Chapter IV

§ 401.5 Defense against claims for damages.

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No person shall be held liable for damages or penalties for any default under any contract or order which shall result directly or indirectly from compliance with this order or any provision thereof, notwithstanding that this order or such provision shall thereafter be declared by judicial or other competent authority to be invalid.

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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