Sales transactions between companies are a typical part of day-
to-day business — whether it’s purchasing components as part of
a whole product, buying equipment or contracting services. It’s
so common, in fact, that it’s likely that a company may overlook
or ignore terms and conditions, which could result in serious
disputes in the event of a defective product or loss.
“Sometimes the terms and conditions of the purchase order or the
invoice are not clearly communicated to the other merchant,”
says Stephan A. Barber, a senior partner at Ropers Majeski Kohn
& Bentley, PC. “Thus, a dispute can arise as to whose terms and
conditions control if some kind of event occurs.”  Situations
like this are widespread and may lead to a conflict if there’s
an issue with the product or service purchased.  Smart Business
spoke with Barber to find out more about the troubles that may
come up during commercial transactions between companies, and
how to avoid them.  What may cause a dispute between companies
during a commercial