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Is a Supplier liable for the non-delivery of medical products under an international Wholesaler Sales Agreement?

ContributorsHemett, Sid Ahmed
Published inSwiss Contract Law
Publication date2025-07-31
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In a dispute over a pharmaceutical distribution contract in Central Africa, the Federal Supreme Court held that a temporary interruption of deliveries falls under the rules of debtor default, while a definitive cessation of deliveries constitutes a breach not covered by a standard liability exclusion clause. Moreover, a party that permanently withdraws from performance cannot rely on the defense of non-performance under Article 82 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (SCO).

NoteJudgment of the Federal Supreme Court of 18 April 2024 Case Reference : 4A_237/2023
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HEMETT, Sid Ahmed. Is a Supplier liable for the non-delivery of medical products under an international Wholesaler Sales Agreement? In: Swiss Contract Law, 2025.
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