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Portugal
Status under the CISG:

Contracting State

Portugal has been a CISG Contracting State since 1 October 2021.

No reservations have been declared by Portugal.

Further information:

Portugal deposited its instrument of accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations in accordance with Art. 91(3), (4) CISG on 23 September 2020.

Preparation of Portugal's accession to the CISG

In August 2020, Portugal completed the steps necessary under the Portuguese Constitution for an accession to the 1980 Sales Convention, when a decree by the Portuguese government (the Council of Ministers) authorizing the accession to the CISG was published in Portugal's official gazette:

Presidência do Conselho de Ministros, Decree No. 5/2020 of 7 August 2020 approving the United Nations Convention on contracts for the international sale of goods, Diário da República, 1.ª série, No. 153 of 7 August 2020, pp. 7–48 [– in Portuguese]

CISG-related terminology in Portuguese practice

The full name of the 1980 Sales Convention in the Portuguese language is "Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre Contratos para Venda Internacional de Mercadorias".

In Portuguese court practice and legal writings from Portugal, the 1980 Sales Convention is usually referred to as "Convenção de Viena" (Vienna Convention) or "CVIM".

Participation of Portugal in the 1980 Diplomatic Conference in Vienna

Portugal was one of the 62 States that participated in the Diplomatic Conference held from 10 March until 11 April 1980 that adopted the Sales Convention's text. The Portuguese delegation in Vienna was comprised as follows:

Representative:

Mr. António Novais MACHADO, Ambassador of Portugal to Austria

Alternative Representatives:

Mrs. Maria Angela Coelho Bento SOARES, Assistant at the Law Faculty, Coimbra University

Mr. Gonçalo DE SÁ DA BANDElRA, Second Secretary, Embassy of Portugal in Austria

Published CISG cases adjudicated by courts in Portugal:
2 decisions
2 cases
Czech Republic
Ruas D'Outrora - Unipessoal, Lda. v. Casa H, Lda.
Supremo Tribunal de Justiça (Portuguese Supreme Court)
Portugal, 10 December 2020 – 15940/16. 7T8LSB.Ll.Sl, CISG-online 5518
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
Ruas D'Outrora - Unipessoal, Lda. v. Casa H, Lda.
Supremo Tribunal de Justiça (Portuguese Supreme Court)
Portugal, 10 December 2020 – 15940/16. 7T8LSB.Ll.Sl, CISG-online 5518
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Published CISG cases worldwide involving parties from Portugal:
31 decisions
19 cases
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
Czech Republic
EU v. AstraZeneca AB
Tribunal de première instance francophone de Bruxelles
Belgium, 18 June 2021 – 2021/48/C, CISG-online 5607
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
Czech Republic
EU v. AstraZeneca AB
Tribunal de première instance francophone de Bruxelles
Belgium, 18 June 2021 – 2021/48/C, CISG-online 5607
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
Parties from Portugal most frequently settled their CISG disputes in:
1. Spain
10 decisions
5 cases
26.32 %
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
2. Netherlands
6 decisions
3 cases
15.79 %
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
3. France
6 decisions
3 cases
15.79 %
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
4. Belgium
3 decisions
3 cases
15.79 %
Czech Republic
EU v. AstraZeneca AB
Tribunal de première instance francophone de Bruxelles
Belgium, 18 June 2021 – 2021/48/C, CISG-online 5607
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
Czech Republic
EU v. AstraZeneca AB
Tribunal de première instance francophone de Bruxelles
Belgium, 18 June 2021 – 2021/48/C, CISG-online 5607
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
5. Arbitration
2 decisions
2 cases
10.53 %
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
6. Germany
2 decisions
1 case
5.26 %
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
7. Canada
1 decision
1 case
5.26 %
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
8. Portugal
1 decision
1 case
5.26 %
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Goods most frequently traded under the CISG by buyers and sellers from Portugal:
1. Unspecified goods
6 decisions
4 cases
12.90 %
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
Czech Republic
Batatas Mirense S.L.A. v. Doña Macarena
Audiencia Provincial de Cuenca (Court of Appeal Cuenca)
Spain, 29 September 2022 – 83/2022 / 273/2022, CISG-online 6194
Czech Republic
Doña Macarena v. Batatas Mirense S.L.A.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 1 de San Clemente (Court of First Instance No. 1 of San Clemente)
Spain, 29 December 2021 – 24/2020, CISG-online 6020
Czech Republic
“Laws of the European Economic Community” case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2013 – 18580, CISG-online 4027
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden (Court of Appeal Arnhem-Leeuwarden)
Netherlands, 07 May 2013 – 200.096.199, CISG-online 4948
Czech Republic
Dutch-Portuguese sales contract case
Rechtbank Arnhem (District Court Arnhem)
Netherlands, 10 February 2010, CISG-online 4947
Czech Republic
Simöes & Santos Lda v. Dedeken-Reynaert CVBA
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 29 March 2007 – AR 610/2007, CISG-online 2892
2. Manufactures of metals, not elsewhere specified
6 decisions
3 cases
9.68 %
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Audiencia Provincial de Barcelona (Court of Appeal Barcelona)
Spain, 28 April 2004 – 862/2003 / 247/2004, CISG-online 931
Czech Republic
SCAF Sociedad de Construçoes Aquino & Filho Lda. v. Fundicio Benito 2000, S.L.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 2 de Vic (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Vic)
Spain, 04 July 2003 – 41/2002, CISG-online 3770
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Cour d'appel de Paris (Court of Appeal Paris)
France, 04 June 2004 – 2002/18702, CISG-online 872
Czech Republic
Pressure cookers case
Tribunal de Commerce de Bobigny (Commercial Court Bobigny)
France, 19 September 2002 – 2002F00070, CISG-online 3171
Czech Republic
Joaquim Marques Roque v. Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Grenoble (Court of Appeal Grenoble)
France, 26 April 1995 – 93/4879, CISG-online 154
Czech Republic
Holding Manin Rivière S.a.r.l. v. Joaquim Marques Roque
Tribunal de Commerce de Grenoble (Commercial Court Grenoble)
France, 04 October 1993, CISG-online 4153
3. Vegetables and fruit
3 decisions
2 cases
6.45 %
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Oberlandesgericht Celle (Court of Appeal Celle)
Germany, 11 November 1998 – 9 U 87/98, CISG-online 507
Czech Republic
Portuguese apple juice concentrate case
Landgericht Bückeburg (District Court Bückeburg)
Germany, 03 February 1998 – 2 O 213/97, CISG-online 520
4. Machinery specialized for particular industries
3 decisions
2 cases
6.45 %
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Audiencia Provincial de Orense (Court of Appeal Orense)
Spain, 09 June 2015 – 208/2015, CISG-online 2671
Czech Republic
Canteras y Aserraderos Rebentón SL v. Poeiras - Maquinas e Ferramentas Limitada
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Verín (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Verín)
Spain, 02 June 2014 – 292/12, CISG-online 3265
Czech Republic
Machine for manufacture of household textile products case
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Arbitration, 2002 – 10377, CISG-online 1419
5. General industrial machinery and equipment, not elsewhere specified, and machine parts, not elsewhere specified
2 decisions
2 cases
6.45 %
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
Czech Republic
Média Graph Dépôt Inc. v. MTEX Solutions S.A.
Cour supérieure du Québec/Superior Court of Québec
Canada, 15 December 2021 – 2021 QCCS 5206 / 500-17-094404-160, CISG-online 5754
Czech Republic
Fabrica Chicoria de Clemente Ant. & Jose Ant. Medeiros Lda. v. Duma N.V.
Rechtbank van Koophandel Kortrijk (Commercial Court Kortrijk)
Belgium, 20 December 2006 – AR 2949/05, CISG-online 1332
6. Non-metallic mineral manufactures, not elsewhere specified
3 decisions
1 case
3.23 %
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Gerechthof 's-Hertogenbosch (Court of Appeal 's-Hertogenbosch)
Netherlands, 12 February 2002 – C0000597/BR, CISG-online 3800
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 07 March 2000 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3798
Czech Republic
Portuguese vases case
Rechtbank Breda (District Court Breda)
Netherlands, 21 September 1999 – 61930 HAZA 98-1281, CISG-online 3797
7. Dairy products and birds' eggs
2 decisions
1 case
3.23 %
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
Czech Republic
Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U. v. Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l.
Audiencia Provincial de Lugo (Court of Appeal Lugo)
Spain, 30 March 2021 – 624/2018 / 154/2021, CISG-online 5972
Czech Republic
Leicarcoop - Cooperativa Dos Produtores De Leite, C.r.l. v. Lacteos Ortegal S.L.U.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia No. 5 de Lugo (Court of First Instance No. 5 of Lugo)
Spain, 10 January 2018 – 563/2016 / 20/2018, CISG-online 5862
8. Beverages
2 decisions
1 case
3.23 %
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Audiencia Provincial de Badajoz (Court of Appeal Badajoz)
Spain, 20 May 2014 – 109/2014, CISG-online 2530
Czech Republic
J. García Carrión S.A. v. Cruz & Cía. Lda.
Juzgado de Primera Instancia e Instrucción No. 2 de Almendralejo (Court of First Instance No. 2 of Almendralejo)
Spain, 02 September 2013 – 364/2012 / 92/2013, CISG-online 2565
9. Cork and wood manufactures (excluding furniture)
2 decisions
1 case
3.23 %
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
Czech Republic
Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda. v. Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l.
Cour d'appel de Colmar (Court of Appeal Colmar)
France, 01 July 2020 – 18/00164, CISG-online 5735
Czech Republic
Wunsch & Mann S.a.r.l. v. Lima Vanzeller & Leal Lda.
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Colmar (District Court Colmar)
France, 26 May 2016, CISG-online 5711
10. Oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits
1 decision
1 case
3.23 %
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Czech Republic
Baker & Baker Benelux (BE) N.V. et al. v. Dipasa Europe B.V.
Rechtbank Amsterdam (District Court Amsterdam)
Netherlands, 07 February 2024 – C/13/738150 / HA ZA 23-744, CISG-online 6845
Parties from Portugal were involved in CISG transactions:
as seller: 11 = 52.38 %
as buyer: 8 = 38.10 %
in other roles: 2 = 9.52 %
CISG decisions by courts in Portugal:
Supremo Tribunal de Justiça
1
(Portuguese Supreme Court)
Czech Republic
Ruas D'Outrora - Unipessoal, Lda. v. Casa H, Lda.
Supremo Tribunal de Justiça (Portuguese Supreme Court)
Portugal, 10 December 2020 – 15940/16. 7T8LSB.Ll.Sl, CISG-online 5518
Tribunal da Relação do Porto
1
(Court of Appeal Porto)
Czech Republic
Portuguese chestnuts case
Tribunal da Relação do Porto (Court of Appeal Porto)
Portugal, 29 May 2014 – 254/05.6TBVLP.P1, CISG-online 5378
CISG decisions in arbitrations administered by institutions based in Portugal:
Arbitral awards rendered in arbitrations with seat in Portugal:
Bibliography:
Luca G. Castellani, 'The adoption of the CISG in Portugal: benefits and perspectives', Revista Electrónica de Direito (RED) (October 2013), No. 2, 2–13 [– in English]