COMMENTARY TO CH. 30 OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION CIVIL CODE

Part two of the Russian CC, which was effected on March 1, 1996, is the main law for businessmen in Russia today. Under this Law (for the first time in the history of legal regulation of economic relationships with account of national Russian features) the experience of western legislation was extensively used. During the stages of the new CC development, the goal of lawmakers was to devise economic relationships regulated by law and, having unified the entire legal material, to regulate a wide range of civil relations. To this end, a unified codified law was required.

On the other hand, lawmakers didn't aim at regulating every step which businessmen take since any law should not and cannot reflect the entire versatility of the economy. This means that everything unregulated by Civil Code relations should be regulated by the parties who are entitled to define on their own the terms the contract which they conclude. However, as business practices have shown, this granted freedom does not always protect the parties from nuisances and conflicts that may arise because the contract was drawn up unprofessionally.

As we know, most contracts are made in accordance with the rules applicable to all. However, when using model contracts one should bear in mind that the "safety" of a contract largely depends on correct understanding and application of the CC provisions. This allows for more complete regulation the agreed terms of the contract avoidance of mistakes that may result in considerable losses due to inadequate elaboration.

We hope that this Publicationss, which contains a legal Commentary to a sale contract, will not only aid in drafting such a legal document but also protect the rights of businessmen in the large area of the contract freedom. more

Introduction

Subject of contract Quantity of goods

Quality of goods

Date of transfer of goods

Price of goods

Liabilities of parties

Amendments and cancellation of contract

Disputes settlement