The Common European Sales Law In Context: Interactions With English An

European Contract Law unification projects have recently advanced from the Draft Common Frame of Reference (2009) to a European Commission proposal for an optional Common European Sales Law (2011) which is to facilitate cross-border marketing.

This book investigates for the first time how CESL and DCFR rules would interact with various aspects of domestic law, represented by English and German law. Nineteen chapters, co-authored by British and German scholars, examine such interface issues for eg pre-contractual relationships, notions of contract, formation, interpretation, and remedies, extending to non-discrimination, third parties, transfers or rights, aspects of property law, and collective proceedings.

They go beyond a critical analysis of CESL and DCFR rules by demonstrating where and how CESL rules would interact with neighbouring areas of English and German law before English and German courts, how domestic traditions might influence the application, which aspects might motivate sellers and buyers to choose or reject CESL, and which might serve as model for national legislators. The findings are summarized in the final two chapters.


- The first assessment of the proposed Common European Sales Law and its likely effect on national legal systems.
- Demonstrates where and how the CESL and DCFR will interact with various aspects of German and English domestic law.
- Summarizes findings, outlining what might influence buyers and sellers to use or reject the CESL.
- Written by leading contract lawyers from and the UK.