Description ofthe problem : uniform laws and damages -- The methodology for interpretation ofthe cisg -- Breach of contract : an overview -- Breach of contract : cisg -- Article 74 : a general overview -- Limitation on claims within article 74 -- Mitigation of losses -- Calculation of losses under article 74 -- Special damages : interest rates -- Attorney's fees -- Penalty clauses and the cisg -- Exemptions -- Fundamental breach and the cisg -- The unidroit principles and the cisg -- Regional developments and the cisg -- The doctrine of anticipatory repudiation -- Conclusion and observations