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bobbysung · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

What factors are considered when determining if a contract is regulated by common law or by the UCC?

Question 2

A pizza deliverer who is in an accident while en route to deliver a pizza for a restaurant has:
A) no liability for the accident.
B) the only liability for the accident if he was driving his own car.
C) liability along with the restaurant for the accident.
D) None of the above

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The courts would compare the cost of goods versus the cost of services in the contract, the parties' intent and even some public policy issues. The UCC would govern a mixed-purpose contract if the predominant purpose is the sale of goods rather than the provision of a service. The location would be a factor if they are in Louisiana, as that state has not adopted the UCC.

Answer to Question 2

C