The logic behind Trump Internationals reasoning is faulty. The clause states: "If seller defaults on any of seller’s covenants or obligations hereunder, and such default is caused by matters beyond seller’s reasonable control,. . ."

The actual cause of the default is Trump International's decision to default, very much under their control. The increase in real estate prices does not in and of itself force the Company to default.

If this is challenged by the early buyers I'd be shocked if an honest Judiciary were to uphold the cancellations. Yes, I've grown a bit cynical in my old age. Because of the political power the company probably carries (given the amount of development it's doing in Chicago) it wouldn't shock me if a local court were to uphold Trump Internationals' interpretation. Let's hope if that's the case the early buyers appeal until it reaches the Federal Court System.