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Time limits most commonly missed in relation to international contracts for the sale of goods.

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International contracts for the sale of goods limitations

Action Time limit Legislation Extension availability
Action
Action under international contract for sale of goods
Time limit
2 years from the date of delivery (unless this is inconsistent with any contractual period of guarantee)
Legislation
Schedule 1, Article 39 of UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods, Goods Act 1958 (Vic)
Extension availability
No extension available
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