外销实务双语课堂案例剖析.doc

《外销实务》双语课堂案例剖析 Chapter Two and Three General Procedures of Export and Import Transaction Contracts for the International Trade Case One 案例一 Mr. Smith, an American businessman, sold a batch of IBM computers to a Hong Kong importer, Mr. Chen .The sales was concluded in the United States of America on the terms of CIF Hong Kong. During execution of the contract, disputes arose between the seller and the buyer on the form an interpretation of the contract. In such a case, did the law of the USA or the law of Hong Kong apply to the disputes? Why? Case Two 案例二 Mr. Anderson intended to sell a plane to Mr. Johnson. In his cable, Mr. Anderson offered: “Confirm sale of a plane…Please send 5000 pounds by telegraphic transfer.” Mr. Johnson cabled back immediately: “Confirm purchase of your plane, terms and conditions same as your cable. I’ve sent the 5000 pounds to your Account Bank who keeps your money on your behalf until delivery of the plane. Please confirm delivery within 30 days from the date of this cable.” Mr. Anderson did not reply and sold the plane to another buyer at a much higher price. Disagreements occurred between the two parties about whether the contract was concluded effectively. In such a case, was the contract concluded? Why? Case Three 案例三 3. A Chinese export company sent on July 1 an offer to a French trading company ,stipulating for the reply to reach them before July 10. The French trading company cabled its acceptance of the offer on July 8. Because of the delay by the post office, the acceptance did not reach the Chinese company till on the morning of July 11.And before receiving the acceptance, the Chinese company was informed that the prices of the said products were rising rapidly，the seller refused the acceptance immediately. Question: Was the acceptance effective? Why? Case Four 案例四 4. A French buyer visited a Chinese trading company to buy some goods in the morning. When Chinese seller offered the price, he didn’t say anything. But in the after