"Written for the novice who may be encountering the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) for the first time or for the seasoned lawyer who is looking for a 'refresher course, ' this practical guide will help practitioners decipher and understand the complexities of this area of law. The authors conducted extensive research, analyzing all of the U.S. cases that have been decided under the CISG, as well as many decisions of international tribunals, as they crafted this valuable, user-friendly guide. Each chapter closes by posing questions built on basic facts in a hypothetical and directs you to portions of the chapter that address each question. The hypothetical is based on two leading CISG cases, as well as facts from a dispute under the UCC. In addition, this guide includes much of the text of the CISG as well as information on: the basics of the CISG, including how CISG concepts might affect a typical international business transaction; the use of common law to interpret the CISG; the purpose of the CISG and basic analysis of its application; opting out of the CISG; contract formation; interpretation of the convention; seller's basic obligations; obligations of the buyer; remedies; and more!"--Unedited summary from book cover.
This book is part of the Context and Practice Series , edited by Michael Hunter Schwartz, Professor of Law and Dean of the McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific.
This book is an ideal sourcebook for students and practitioners who are interested in international business transactions and want to gain familiarity with the law and practice of international trade law, policies and ethics.
Law and Practice of Export Trade
This course book offers entertaining and systematically organized content to explain the many complex legal regimes governing international business transactions.
Hardbound - New, hardbound print book.
In addition to analysis, the book offers negotiation and drafting exercises, so the student can gain hands-on experience in how international business executives and lawyers carry out their work.
Appendix IV. Table of Authorities and Abbreviations -- Appendix V. Table of CISG Provisions -- Index
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