Battle of Forms - UCC Acceptance of Offer to Contract

The video tutorial explains the differences between the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and common law regarding the sale of goods. It highlights the mirror image rule under common law, where acceptance must mirror the offer. Under the UCC, the rules differ based on whether the parties are merchants. For non-merchants, additional terms are suggestions unless accepted. For merchants, additional terms become part of the contract unless they materially change it or are rejected. The tutorial clarifies how these rules apply to contract formation.

What is the main difference between the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and common law regarding the acceptance of offers?

• Common law allows for additional terms in acceptance without forming a counteroffer.

• The UCC allows for additional terms in acceptance without forming a counteroffer.

• The UCC requires acceptance to mirror the offer exactly.

• Common law and the UCC have identical rules for acceptance.

In a non-merchant scenario under the UCC, what happens to additional terms added by the offeree?

• They are mere suggestions unless specifically accepted.

• They are considered counteroffers.

• They are rejected outright.

• They automatically become part of the contract.

Under the UCC, when both parties are merchants, additional terms in an acceptance become part of the contract unless:

• They are written in a separate document.

• They are specifically accepted by the offeror.

• They materially change the contract.

• They are beneficial to both parties.

What condition must be met for additional terms to not become part of a contract between merchants under the UCC?

• They must be beneficial to the offeree.

• They must be written in a different language.

• The offeror must specifically reject them.

• The offeree must accept them.

How does the UCC differ from common law in terms of contract formation between merchants?

• Common law requires a written contract for all agreements.

• The UCC allows for additional terms unless they materially change the contract.

• The UCC requires a written contract for all agreements.

• Common law allows for additional terms unless they materially change the contract.