Finally, the seller might claim damages for the buyer's violation of his obligations of inspection and timely notification. The time limit for the notification of defects is determined by the actual handing-over of goods to the buyer. The rule is uncertain in the case of resale and direct shipment to the ultimate purchaser. But the contract may also contain special provisions for the examination and notice of defects as, for example, when the contract provides for a test run in the presence of the seller or when both sides sign a report concerning the machine's conformity to the contract. The Convention does not contain a statute of limitations.
Domestic law remains applicable.
Ratification and application of the Limitation Convention would complete the unification of international sales law. The author of this book participated at the Conference as a member of the delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany. The views expressed here are personal to the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the F.R.G. or its delegation. See Secretariat's Commentary at 99 2. 262a. See Ziegel , Remedial Provisions at 9-7. 263.