Impact of Art. 50 on the interpretation of non-CISG provisions

Beyond its actual sphere of application, Art. 50 CISG has occasionally been used as guidance by courts when interpreting provisions of domestic or international law. Some examples are listed below.

 


Lithuanian law:

 
Czech Republic
Ruukki Lietuva UAB v. Laugina UAB
Lietuvos Aukščiausiasis Teismas (Supreme Court of Lithuania)
Lithuania, 03 July 2009 – 3K-3-182/2009, CISG-online 5074
Reference made to Art. 50 CISG in interpreting Art. 6.334(1) No. 2 of the Lithuanian Civil Code, a provision governing the buyer's right of price reduction in case of the delivery of defective goods
 


Polish law:

 
Czech Republic
Polish roof windows case
Sąd Rejonowy dla Wrocławia-Śródmieścia (Local Court Wrocław-Śródmieście)
Poland, 17 October 2014 – VIII C 1251/12, CISG-online 6784