Suppose a contract to buy chickens is under the CISG, but the contract does not state what the age of the chickens should be. In a dispute, the courts would look to:

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If the contract does not specify the age of the chickens, the courts would look to industry practice to determine what the parties likely intended. This is because the CISG seeks to promote international uniformity in commercial transactions, and industry practice is a relevant factor in interpreting contracts in many jurisdictions. The practices in the nations of the buyer and seller would only be relevant if they were widely recognized as the standard in the industry.

Suppose a Contract to Buy Chickens Is Under the CISG