This dissertation studies the remedy of contract avoidance under the CISG and seeks for the experiences for Vietnam. Examining both CISG literature and case law in the area of avoidance can help to interpret and understand how to be allowed to terminate a contract as a remedy of last resort.
The first chapter is general introduction of CISG, the requirements and consequences to avoid a contract under CISG. The next chapters study in detail the avoidance by the buyer (Article 49), the seller (Article 64) and anticipatory breach (Article 72 and 73(2)). Case studies are also well illustrated in these chapters to give a legal practical look on how those provisions work in reality. The last chapter is the essence of the previous analysis and research to have connection with Vietnamese Commercial Law system, to show the shortcomings as well as to suggest the solutions for Vietnam.