Applying the general principles of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to fill the Article 78 interest rate gap in Zapata Hermanos, S.A. v. Hearthside Baking Co. Inc. (2001)

Arthur B. Colligan, Jr.*

A special feature on the US District Court Decision of Zapata Hermanos Sucesores v. Hearthside Baking Co (2001). This article by Mr Colligan explores the impact of this important decision concerning the principles underlying the CISG, and the award of counsel’s fees, damages and interest under the CISG.

*   B.A., LLB, currently undertaking Juris Doctor at Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY; Paralegal, Robert P. Tusa Law Offices, Yonkers, NY. The author would like to thank his parents Arthur B. Colligan, Sr. and Jean B. Colligan for their support and encouragement.