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Essay Instructions: Assignment expectations:

1. Explain - What is the UCC and how does it govern the sale of goods, in general?

2. Identify and explain the applicable UCC sections relative to Zabriskie Chevrolet, Inc.v. Smith, 240 A. 2d 195(1968).

3. Explain the public policy considerations that support the decision in the Zabriskie case and other cases like it.

4. Limit your papers to 4-5 pages.

Some general guidance:

The questions you are to answer are based on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and its relation to "lemon laws."

Examine the decision in Zabriskie Chevrolet, Inc.v. Smith, 240 A. 2d 195(1968), an excerpt of which may be found in the Required Reading.

Since you know the result of the case, it makes little sense to ask you to make a case on behalf of Zabriskie or on behalf of Smith. Instead, you are being asked to examine the details of the UCC and "lemon laws."

Now, read, examine, and evaluate the background information. And using the internet and your cyber-library; read, examine, and evaluate any other information you might find that is relevant to the case you will build.


Flinn, M.(2004). Uniform Commercial Code Summary. AUTOPEDIA: The automotive encyclopedia. Accessed from(http://autopedia.com/html/HotLinks_LemonUCC.html).


Smith, Craig A. (2004). The Statute of Frauds. California Contract Law: Cases and Materials. Retrieved from: http://www.west.net/~smith/frauds.htm)

Essay Instructions: The CASE question asks you to examine laws that govern the sale of products and services. This is only one of the many laws that govern sales. The questions in Module 3, direct you toward the transaction and the laws governing that transaction. These laws go beyond those that help you define a valid contract and the fulfillment of the contract.

Assignment expectations:

1. Explain - What is the UCC and how does it govern the sale of goods, in general?

2. Identify and explain the applicable UCC sections relative to Zabriskie Chevrolet, Inc.v. Smith, 240 A. 2d 195(1968).

3. Explain the public policy considerations that support the decision in the Zabriskie case and other cases like it.

4. Limit your papers to 4-5 pages.

Some general guidance:

The questions you are to answer are based on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and its relation to "lemon laws."

Examine the decision in Zabriskie Chevrolet, Inc.v. Smith, 240 A. 2d 195(1968), an excerpt of which may be found in the Required Reading.

Since you know the result of the case, it makes little sense to ask you to make a case on behalf of Zabriskie or on behalf of Smith. Instead, you are being asked to examine the details of the UCC and "lemon laws."

Now, read, examine, and evaluate the background information. And using the internet and your cyber-library; read, examine, and evaluate any other information you might find that is relevant to the case you will build.


Required Materials:

Flinn, M.(2004). Uniform Commercial Code Summary. AUTOPEDIA: The automotive encyclopedia. Accessed from(http://autopedia.com/html/HotLinks_LemonUCC.html).

Dahringer, Lee D. & Johnson, Denise R. (1988). Lemon Laws: Intent, Experience, and A Pro-Consumer Model. The Journal of Consumer Affairs; Summer 1988; 22 (1) Summer; pg. 158ff.

Essay Instructions: The required font for this essay is Times New Roman 12 pt. Textbooks used were "Contracts" by Steven L. Emmanuel and "Problems in Contract Law" by Knapp, Crystal & Prince. This essay is to discuss the different aspects of contract law and how it all comes together to impact the individuals and organizations (e.g. businesses and institutions) in society. This should cover not only contracts covered under common law but also contracts governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Doctrines of promissory estoppel or detrimental reliance should be explored. I am the owner of a bar and would like some reference to warranties of merchantability for products sold and modifications of contacts between merchants which happen on a daily basis. An exploration of UCC Article 2 and how it affects merchants and non-merchants alike is requested.Please also delve into breach and various excuses of breach of a contract plus the remedies available to non-breaching parties. This is an introductory course but covered just about every aspect of contract law, how it's evolved and the American Law Institute's restatements which are still shaping it today. Cases you can cite are Drennan V. Star Paving Co. 51 Cal 2d 409, 333 P 2d 757, which relates to reliance.

Essay Instructions: (Ref. page does not count toward page count, no wiki refs, cite all refs, please assign to prepsports)

Continuing with the contractual theme, this week you will provide your department with an understanding of where to start when claims arise that may or may not be covered by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

The next primer you will prepare for your department's training series will acclimate your colleagues to the inner working of the UCC. Prepare a 2 to 3-page document explaining to your colleagues how to determine whether a valid contract has been formed in accordance with Article 2 (Sales) of the UCC. What is the purpose and function of the Uniform Commercial Code? Provide a scenario by way of example that will demonstrate to your colleagues the elements necessary to form a sales contract under UCC Article 2. Finally, provide additional facts to your scenario that will show how the Statute of Frauds and Parole Evidence Rule under UCC Article 2 can come into play.