Article 2

In one sentence

The section of the UCC that governs the sale of goods between merchants and non-merchants.

Plain English

Article 2 is the part of the Uniform Commercial Code that specifically deals with buying and selling physical items (called 'goods'). It covers how sales contracts are formed, what warranties sellers must provide, what happens if goods are damaged or don't arrive, and how disputes get resolved. Article 2 applies whether you're a business or a regular person, as long as the transaction involves tangible items.

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Example

When you buy a used car from a dealership, Article 2 rules apply to determine what warranties the dealer must provide and what your rights are if the car breaks down shortly after purchase.

Used in a sentence

“Article 2 of the UCC establishes the rules for contracts involving the sale of goods.”

Related terms

UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)

A standardized set of rules governing commercial transactions adopted by most U.S. states.

Merchant

A person or business that regularly buys and sells goods of a particular kind.

Goods

Tangible, movable items that can be bought, sold, or leased under the UCC.

Implied Warranty of Merchantability

An automatic guarantee that goods sold by a merchant are fit for their ordinary purpose.

Battle of the Forms

A situation where two parties exchange different written contract terms and disagree about which terms control.

Offer

A proposal to enter into a binding agreement on specific terms.

Acceptance

Agreeing to the exact terms of an offer, creating a binding contract.

Consideration

Something of value exchanged by each party to make a contract binding.

This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney.