First Four Assignments for Sales under the UCC.
Professor Monserud
You will need Whaley and McJohn, Cases and Materials on
Commercial Law (10th ed) and a current Code that includes Articles 1, 2,
2A, 3, 4, 5, and 7. It must also have the Convention on Contracts for the
International Sales of Goods, though international sales are a very small
part of this course. Inside Sales and Leases by Hull is recommended; it
can be helpful but is not essential. In the assignments following, all
references are to the Official Uniform Commercial Code and to Whaley
and McJohn. The class meets in Room 301 from 1:30 - 2:45 on
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Session 1 - August 21: Topic - the scope of Article 2. Whaley and
McJohn, 3-24. UCC: 1-103(b), skim 2-101 through 2-107 and 2-304.
Study carefully 2-102 and 2-105(1) and the accompanying comments.
Session 2 - August 23: Topics - the meaning of “merchant” and scope of
Article 2A and the scope of the CISG. UCC: 2-104(1), 2A103(1)(h)(j)(k)(i)(l)(n)(p)(q) and CISG Articles 1 - 6. Read also
Ferragamo v. MBTA, 481 N.E.2d 477 (Mass. 1985).
Session 3 - August 28: Topics - The Article 2 Statute of Frauds and its
exceptions. Whaley and McJohn, 35 - 45. UCC: 2-201 and 1-108. Skim
2A-201 and CISG Article 11.
Session 4 - August 30: Topics: The Article 2 Parol Evidence Rule and its
exceptions; firm offers under Article 2. W & M, 45 - 52. UCC 2-202, 1303; skim 2-203 through 2-206. Time permitting, I will comment on the
Nanakuli case cited by W & M at p. 46.
Note: There will be a TWEN site for this course. The syllabus will be
posted on the TWEN site as will daily outlines. Please print the syllabus
and bring it to our first day of class.