Goods

In one sentence

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

Plain English

In legal terms, 'goods' means physical things you can touch and move—like furniture, cars, clothing, or electronics. Goods are different from services (like haircuts or legal advice) or real estate (like land or buildings). The UCC's rules about sales contracts apply specifically to goods, which is why it matters whether you're buying a thing or paying for a service.

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Example

A shipment of smartphones, a box of office supplies, or a used refrigerator are all 'goods' under the UCC, but hiring a plumber to fix your pipes is not.

Used in a sentence

“The contract for the sale of goods must comply with Article 2 of the UCC.”

Related terms

Article 2

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

Merchant

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

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.

Disclaimer of Warranties

A statement that removes or limits the automatic guarantees a seller would otherwise provide.

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.