Transfer of Ownership in International Trade

Countries covered: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America.

All the countries follow this layout:

A. General Introduction

B. Conflict of Laws as to Transfer of Ownership

C. Substantive Law as to Transfer of Ownership

D. Transfer of Ownership through Bills of Lading or Other Transport Documents

E. Retention of Title Clauses

F. Stoppage in Transit

G. Proprietary Interests Held by Third Parties

H. Issues Affected by the Question of Ownership.

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