Joseph Lookofsky^*

A special feature on the US District Court Decision of Zapata Hermanos Sucesores v. Hearthside Baking Co (2001). This commentary by  Professor Lookofsky explore 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.

*   Professor of Law, University of Copenhagen. This Commentary is adapted from Bernstein & Lookofsky, Understanding the CISG in Europe (2d ed. forthcoming 2002) (Kluwer Law International).  The Vindobona Journal gratefully acknowledges the kind permission of Kluwer Law International to reproduce this Commentary.