A Comparative Study of the Battle of the Forms and Its Effects in Contract Formation

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Associate Professor, Law Department, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

2 LL.M. in Privte Law, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract

Nowadays in commercial contracts, parties communicate with together using standard forms. Both the party's standards forms usually contain a description of the subject-matter, the price, the quantity and the delivery terms. Such a situation is called the Battle of Forms. In such a case some questions are raised. Does the exchange of the conflicting forms create a contract? If so, what are the contract terms Does performance form the contract? If so, what are the contract terms? Some legal systems and international instruments contain solutions for the battle of forms, but in the absence of specific provisions the problem is usually resolved by the general principles on formation of contracts. In this article we examine some important legal systems point of view and then we express the position of international instruments including CISG, UPICC, PECL and DCFR in this regard.

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Comparative Law Review
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
Autumn & Winter
October 2014
Pages 431-460

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