Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-102

UCC § 2-102

Quick Answer

What does UCC § 2-102 cover?

Overview of UCC § 2-102 which addresses the applicability of Article 2 regarding the sale of goods.

Source: U.C.C. § 2-102

Official Text
This article applies to transactions in goods. It does not apply to the sale of services or real property.
Plain Language

UCC § 2-102 defines the scope of Article 2, specifying that it pertains solely to sales of goods and does not cover services or real estate transactions. This section establishes the foundational principle that the Article's rules and provisions apply to the sale of tangible personal property.

Key Definitions

Goods

All things (including specially manufactured goods) which are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.

Sale

The passing of title from the seller to the buyer for a price.

Practical Examples

Example 1

A contract for the sale of a car is governed by UCC § 2-102 as it involves the sale of goods.

Example 2

A transaction for the sale of software (considered goods under UCC) falls under UCC § 2-102.

Example 3

A service contract, like repair work for a vehicle, does not fall under Article 2.

Common Exam Issues
  • Distinguishing transactions that fall under Article 2 versus other UCC articles or common law.
  • Identifying what qualifies as 'goods' in different contexts.
  • Interpreting the implications of excluding services from Article 2.
Related Sections
  • ucc-2-101
  • ucc-2-201

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