Abstract
On January 1, 1988, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG or Convention) became law in the United States. The Convention is federal treaty law, superseding article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) where applicable. Any lawyer drafting or litigating an international sales contract must understand the CISG. The purpose of this note is to familiarize common law lawyers with the history and substance of the Convention. Part I of this note presents a brief overview of the history and scope of the CISG. Part II examines the inherent difficulties in interpreting an international treaty. Part III focuses on the Convention’s substance law. Finally, the conclusion presents a working outline to guide U.S. lawyers drafting contracts for the international sale of goods.
Recommended Citation
Stonberg, Michael
(1988)
"Drafting Contracts Under the Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods,"
Florida Journal of International Law: Vol. 3:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarship.law.ufl.edu/fjil/vol3/iss2/6