Novation Agreement

A simple novation agreement to novate the rights and obligations of the transferor to the transferee with the consent of the counterparty. A partial transfer of all the transferor’s rights and release the transferor’s obligations under the Agreement to that extent. The transferor otherwise continues as a party to the Agreement.

What are the documents needed for International Trade?

When importing or exporting goods abroad, there are many documents that are involved in this process. These can either be border measures or domestic requirements of the importing or exporting country. Here are the following documents that may be needed for International Trade: Inspection Certificate An inspection certificate certifies that certain goods have been manufactured … Read more

What are the main remedies for breach of a sale of goods contract?

In case of breach of a contract for the sale of goods, the common remedies available are the following: damages, rectification, rescission, specific performance, injunction and restitution.  1. Damages Damages are the most common remedy sought by the innocent party, who is entitled to claim damages as compensation for loss arising directly and naturally, in … Read more

When does risk in relation to the goods pass to the buyer?

1. General rule: Risk follows the ownership Under section 22 of the Sales and Goods Ordinance (SOGO), unless otherwise agreed, the goods remain at the seller’s risk until the property therein is transferred to the buyer, but when the property therein is transferred to the buyer the goods are at the buyer’s risk, whether delivery … Read more