Kollision Allgemeiner Geschäftsbedingungen im Geltungsbereich des UN-Kaufrechts (English shop)

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Jana Hammerschmidt’s dissertation “Kollision Allgemeiner Geschäftsbedingungen im Geltungsbereich des UN-Kaufrechts” (“Conflicting General Terms and Conditions under the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods”) examines the legal consequences of conflicting standard contractual terms in international sales transactions governed by the CISG. The research focuses on whether a valid contract can be concluded despite contradictory terms and which contractual provisions become legally binding. Particular attention is given to Articles 14–24 CISG, especially Article 19 concerning acceptances containing modifications to an offer. The study compares different approaches to resolving the battle of the forms, including the last-shot rule and the knock-out rule. It also examines contract interpretation under Article 8 CISG, the principle of good faith, and relevant provisions of the UNIDROIT Principles and the Principles of European Contract Law. Drawing on national and international legal approaches and the German Federal Court of Justice’s landmark milk powder case, the dissertation develops a differentiated solution for conflicting standard terms. The findings highlight the importance of consistent contract interpretation and internationally harmonized legal principles for ensuring legal certainty in cross-border commercial transactions.