Exam 1 UCC-2 Flashcards
Under UCC-2 items must be _________ and _____________
moveable and tangible
Under UCC-2 for a deal to be struck all that has to be agreed on is the __________________
quantity
Are crops that are in the ground considered moveable and tangible under UCC-2?
Yes
5 characteristics of UCC-2
- abandons the mirror image rule
- only quantity term is required (other terms use code defaults pr “reasonableness” to fill in missing information
- modifications only require consent
- written signed offers by a merchant are irrevocable
- the statue of frauds applies if > or =$500(0) (note modifications that increase the value to or > $500(0) must also be written)
- characteristics of traditional law that differ from UCC-2
- retains the mirror image rule
- need virtually all terms to form a contract
- modifications require consent AND consideration to be binding
- firm offers requires consideration, resulting in creating an option
- SOF depends on nature of contract
what is consideration in this context?
what is the mirror image rule?
the mirror image rule is that when the offer and acceptance are different the immaterial differences become part of the deal (unless objected by the party) and the material difference drops off
predominant factor test?
If the contract is primarily regarding UCC-2 items (ex: 70% UCC-2 and 30% services) then the ENTIRE contract will be treated as UCC-2
what is a merchant?
a party that has knowledge/ experience and is not a casual buyer/ seller
can you have a counter offer under UCC-2?
yes but need to explicitly say “do we have a counter-offer”
would a mobile home be considered under UCC-2?
if it is in transit then yes but if it is stationary and hooked into the group then probably not
would dog walking be considered under UCC-2?
no because it is a service
quantity must be ___________ to be under UCC-2
determinable
if the seller sells mineral rights to the buyer would this be under UCC-2?
no this would be considered selling real estate
are gasses under UCC-2?
yes they are all under UCC
default for shipping is
FOB shipping point
what are the three criteria to be considered a merchant?
- regularly deals in goods
- communicate they are a merchant
- hire agent who is a merchant
who would be responsible if a truck transferring goods caught on fire coming from the factory with FOB shipping point
buyer responsible
who would be responsible if a truck transferring goods caught on fire coming from the factory with FOB destination
seller responsible
what is sale on approval
we don’t have a sale until we agree to it (buyer accepts/ approves goods)
in sale on approval who does risk of loss fall on
lies on seller until acceptance of goods
in sale or return who does risk of loss fall on
remains on buyer
written and verbal statement are ____________
express
warranties can be _________ or ___________
expressed or implied
what is an implied warranty
guarantee that a product is fit for its intended purpose and meets the buyer’s expectations
what are the five types of monetary damages
- compensatory
- consequential (cost lost profits)
- punitive (rare)
- nominal (small)
- liquidated (in contract)
what are the types of equity damages
- injunction
- specific performance
- reformations
- refund/ void
- combo of equity and monetary
are pets considered under UCC-2?
yes they are moveable and tangible