One policy reason under Section 2-207 of the UCC, the “battl…
One policy reason under Section 2-207 of the UCC, the “battle of the forms” section, is to place responsiblity on merchants to pay attention to the purchase orders they sign. The seller should read the purchase order that has been received and, if it contains conflicting terms on which the UCC provides unfavorable default positions, the seller should refuse to proceed with the transaction—not perform—until a suitable express agreement has been reached.
Read DetailsThrough the “means test,” a bankruptcy court can evaluate an…
Through the “means test,” a bankruptcy court can evaluate an individual debtor’s monthly income in recent months is compared to median income in the geographic area where the person lives. If debtor’s income is below the median income, the debtor is allowed to file Chapter 7, as there is no presumption of bankruptcy abuse. Otherwise, they file for Chapter 13.
Read DetailsA man by the name of George Hawkins took his son to Dr. Edwa…
A man by the name of George Hawkins took his son to Dr. Edward McGee and asked him to operate on his son’s hand. McGee said his son would be in the hospital for three to four days and that his hand would probably heal a few days later. The son’s hand did not heal for a month. McGee also told the father, “I guarantee if your son has the operation, his hand will be restored 100%.”
Read DetailsPete contracts to buy potatoes from Fred at $.50 per pound….
Pete contracts to buy potatoes from Fred at $.50 per pound. Fred breaches and does not deliver the potatoes. In the meantime, the price of potatoes has fallen. Pete is able to buy them on the open market at half the price. He is better off than if he were to complete the contract with Fred. Since Pete suffered only a technical injury, he would not be entitled damages if he sued Fred.
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