Forward:  Zapata Hermanos Sucesores, S.A. v. Hearthside Baking Co.

Forward by Elisabeth Opie*

A special feature on the US District Court Decision of Zapata Hermanos Sucesores v. Hearthside Baking Co. (2001), including commentaries by each of Professor Lookofsky, Dr Felemegas and Mr Colligan.  These commentaries 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.

*   Elisabeth Opie, B.A., LLB (Hons), LLM, Legal Counsel for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Editor-in-Chief, Vindobona Journal of International Commercial Law and Arbitration.