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UCC §§ 2-102 (scope), 2-105 (definitions); 2-204 (formation)
The Uniform Commercial Code is a model statute, similar to the Model Penal Code, which you may have encountered in your Criminal Law course. As with the Model Penal Code, the UCC only becomes the governing law when it has been adopted by a state legislature. The UCC was the first project of the Uniform Law Commission, and it has now been adopted in all states (with just a few minor variations).
Our focus will be on Article 2 of the UCC, which governs transactions for the sale of goods. Below are the provisions on the scope of Article 2, the definition of "goods," and "formation in general." Please read these provisions carefully. Do you think that the UCC rule concerning formation of contracts is different from the common law rule you have learned so far?
You can find the full UCC in a variety of locations online, including here. Please familiarize yourself with the structure of Article 2. The Uniform Law Commission's website includes information about the history of the uniform law project and additional details about the UCC.
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