R5, M3-M6 Flashcards
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What three criteria need to be met to have a merchant’s firm offer?
- seller is a merchant
- offer must be in writing and signed by the merchant, and
- offer gives assurance that it will be kept open for a certain time
What is different about a merchant’s firm offer as compared to the common law?
No consideration is required to keep the offer open. In a firm offer, the offer is irrevocable for the time period stated.
How long does an offer stay open in a firm offer? What is the maximum?
time stated or reasonable time, but not more than 3 months
If the acceptance has minor changes in the UCC, what governs the contract, the original offer or the acceptance?
the original offer
If the acceptance has minor changes in the UCC, what governs the contract, the original offer or the acceptance (if the contract is between merchants)?
the terms of acceptance control, unless the changes are material
If there is a unilateral contract, a shipment of nonconforming goods is both a … and a …
an acceptance and a breach of contract
If there is a unilateral contract, a shipment of nonconforming goods with a note that the goods are shipped only as an accommodation, this is a …
counterfoffer
In a bilateral contract, a shipment of nonconforming goods is a …
breach of contract.
In a bilateral contract, a shipment of nonconforming goods with a note is a …
breach of contract still.
In an auction, the bid (raising your number) is the ___. The fall of the hammer is the ___.
offer, acceptance
What is an auction with reserve?
Seller does not have to sell unless an adequate bid is made.
What is an auction without reserve?
Seller must sell goods to the highest bidder.
Can a sales contract be paid using check? What if the sller demands cash?
Check is acceptable, but if the seller demands cash they need to give the buyer sufficient time to obtain the cash.
If there is fraud in a UCC case, the defrauded party can get what damages?
rescind contract AND money damages
What is the statue of limitations for the UCC?
four years
What acronym tells you the four exceptions to the statute of frauds requirement for a contract in writing?
SWAP
What does the S stand for in SWAP (Statute of Frauds Exceptions)?
specially manufactured goods
What does the W stand for in SWAP (Statute of Frauds Exceptions)?
written confirmation of a contract that is sufficient to bind the sender
A written confirmation will bind the recipient if they do not object within __ days.
10
What does the A stand for in SWAP (Statute of Frauds Exceptions)?
admitted to the K in court
What does the P stand for in SWAP (Statute of Frauds Exceptions)?
performed contracts, to the extent they have been accepted
What are the two exceptions to needing the quantity term in a UCC contract?
- requirements contract: seller agrees to supply all the buyer’s needs for a period of time
- output contract: sell everything the seller makes over a period of time
Under common law, an event that makes the contract _____ to perform to discharged. Under the UCC, the contract can be discharged for ___ ______.
Common: impossible
UCC: mere impracticability
What does impracticable mean?
extremely more burdensome than anticipated due to an unforeseen event