The problem of cisg's ambiguity: article 2 (e)

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Problem dvosmislenosti Bečke konvencije: Članak 2 (e)
• Author: Iva Keblar
• Mentor: Tomislav Jakšić (mentor)
• Committee member: Tomislav Jakšić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Siniša Petrović (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Antun Bilić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Company Law and Company Law); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-11, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Law

Abstract

Današnji život i trgovina pod velikim su utjecajem globalizacije i golemih online mogućnosti. Međunarodna trgovina postala je središte gospodarskog razvoja različitih tvrtki, ali i cijelih zemalja. U obavljanju takvih poslova prelazak državnih granica nije neuobičajen. Poprimajući međunarodni karakter, takve transakcije podvrgnute su ne samo nacionalnom zakonodavstvu već i međunarodnim konvencijama. Jedna od takvih konvencija koja široko uređuje međunarodne ugovore je Bečka konvencija o međunarodnoj prodaji robe (nadalje: Bečka konvencija). Navedena konvencija rješava pitanja vezana uz sklapanje ugovora, prava i obaveza ugovornih strana te pravnih lijekova. Važno je napomenuti da navodi i određene ugovore u čiji meritum ne ulazi. Neki od njih navedeni su u Članku 2 (e) Bečke konvencije. Temeljem tog članka konvencija se ne primjenjuje na ugovore koji se tiču prodaje brodova, plovila, lebdjelica i zrakoplova. Međutim, ne nudi nikakve parametre za određivanje toga što sve može potpadati pod navedeno izuzeće. Slijedom toga, parametri za primjenu izuzeća moraju se utvrditi interpretacijom. S obzirom na to da je svaki sud ili tribunal prepušten svojim vizijama pravilne interpretacije još uvijek ne postoji jedinstveno mišljenje o tome koji sve objekti potpadaju u izuzeće navedenog članka. Problem neujednačenog tumačenja sve više dolazi do izražaja modernizacijom raznih objekata koji se mogu koristiti za različite oblike transporta. Pitanja poput treba li se dron svrstavati u istu kategoriju poput aviona sve su češća. Želi li Bečka konvencija zadržati svoju relevantnost, mora brzo pronaći odgovore na takva i slična pitanja.

Abstract (english)

Today’s life and trade are highly influenced by globalization and vast on-line possibilities. International trade became the center of economic development for different companies as well as entire countries. In conducting such business crossing national borders is not unusual. Taking on an international character, such transactions are subject not only to national legislation but also to international conventions. One such convention that broadly regulates international contracts is the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods (hereinafter: the CISG). This convention resolves issues regarding contract conclusion, rights, and obligations of contracting parties as well as legal remedies. It is important to mention that CISG lists certain contracts whose merits are not covered by it. Some of them are listed in Article 2 (e) of the CISG. Based on that article, the convention does not apply to contracts concerning the sale of ships, vessels, hovercraft, and aircraft. However, it does not offer any parameters for deciding what may fall under said exemption. Consequently, the parameters for the application of the exemption must be determined by interpretation. Given that each court or tribunal is left to its own visions of proper interpretation, there is still no unified opinion on which objects fall under the exemption of the aforementioned article. The problem of uneven interpretation is increasingly coming to the fore with the modernization of various objects that can be used for different forms of transport. Questions such as whether a drone should be classified in the same category as an airplane are becoming increasingly common. If the CISG wants to maintain its relevance, it must find answers to such and associated questions promptly.

• Keywords: Bečka konvencija o međunarodnoj prodaji robe (Bečka konvencija); Članak 2(e); međunarodna prodaja robe; brodovi; plovila; lebdjelice; zrakoplovi; dronovi; interpretacija; područje primjene
• Keywords (english): the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods (the CISG); Article 2 (e); international sale of goods; ships; vessels; hovercraft; aircraft; drones; interpretation; sphere of application
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:792534
• Study programme: Title: Law; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra prava (magistar/magistra prava)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-18 10:08:06