Impact of Art. 13 on the interpretation of non-CISG provisions
Beyond its actual sphere of application, Art. 13 CISG has occasionally been used as guidance by courts when interpreting provisions of domestic or international law. Some examples are listed below.
Signature requirement case
Oberster Gerichtshof (Austrian Supreme Court)
Austria, 02 July 1993 – 1 Ob 525/93, CISG-online 527
Oberster Gerichtshof (Austrian Supreme Court)
Austria, 02 July 1993 – 1 Ob 525/93, CISG-online 527
Reference made to Art. 13 CISG in interpreting the "writing" requirement under § 10(4) of the Austrian Tenancy Law (Mietrechtsgesetz)
