Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-204
A comprehensive overview of UCC § 2-204, detailing the formation of contracts for the sale of goods.
Source: U.C.C. § 2-204
A contract for the sale of goods may be made in any manner sufficient to show agreement, including conduct by both parties which recognizes the existence of such a contract. An agreement sufficient to constitute a contract for sale may be found even though the moment of its making is undetermined.
UCC § 2-204 provides flexibility in the formation of sales contracts, indicating that a valid contract can be established through any means that demonstrate mutual agreement. This provision allows for contracts to be formed even when the exact moment they were made is unclear.
An agreement between a buyer and a seller regarding the transfer of ownership of goods for a price.
All things (including specially manufactured goods) which are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.
Example 1
A buyer and seller verbally agree on the sale of a car, and the buyer hands over the payment – a contract is formed despite not being written.
Example 2
A seller begins shipping goods to a buyer after receiving an order form, and the buyer accepts the goods when they arrive, establishing a contract through their actions.