Seller obligations under the CISG
Article 30 summarises the seller’s core obligations to deliver the goods, hand over related documents and transfer property in the goods as required by the contract and the CISG. Other articles address delivery, conformity and third-party claims; the parties’ terms and permitted derogations also matter. The CISG generally does not govern the effect of the contract on property in the goods, so the governing property law remains a separate question.
Worked example
A seller delivers contracted industrial components and the documents required by the contract, while checking whether the goods conform to the agreed specifications.
Common mistake
Assuming the CISG itself resolves every question of when ownership passes.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | LW (GLO) | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |