Impact of Art. 79 on the interpretation of non-CISG provisions

Beyond its actual sphere of application, Art. 77 CISG has occasionally been used as guidance by courts when interpreting provisions of domestic or international law. Some examples are listed below.

 
Czech Republic
Public transport hardship case
Valmiera rajona tiesa (District Court Valmiera)
Latvia, 16 August 2006 – C390870050091/06, CISG-online 5106

The Court referenced Art. 79(1) CISG in interpreting force majeure under Articles 1657, 1773 Latvian Civil Code