# Contracts One-Pager | BarPrepPlay

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Last reviewed: April 22, 2026
Subject: Contracts
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## Overview

Use this Contracts one-pager as a reset sheet for formation, UCC crossover, Statute of Frauds, parol evidence, and remedies before you jump into timed practice.

## UCC vs CL

Goods = UCC. Services = CL. Mixed: Predominant purpose test. On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: Goods = UCC. Services = CL. Mixed: Predominant purpose test.
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## Formation

Offer + Acceptance + Consideration. UCC: Gap fillers allowed. CL: Terms must be definite. On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: Offer + Acceptance + Consideration. UCC: Gap fillers allowed. CL: Terms must be definite.
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## Firm Offers

UCC: Merchant + written + time stated = irrevocable (max 3 months). CL: Need option consideration. On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: UCC: Merchant + written + time stated = irrevocable (max 3 months). CL: Need option consideration.
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## SOF

MY LEGS: Marriage, Year+, Land, Executor, Goods $500+, Surety. Merchant confirmation rule under UCC. On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: MY LEGS: Marriage, Year+, Land, Executor, Goods $500+, Surety. Merchant confirmation rule under UCC.
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## Parol Evidence

Final writing: No contradictions. Partial: Consistent additions OK. Always: Fraud, mistake, conditions precedent. On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: Final writing: No contradictions. Partial: Consistent additions OK. Always: Fraud, mistake, conditions precedent.
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## Breach Remedies

Expectation (benefit of bargain), Reliance (out-of-pocket), Restitution (unjust enrichment), Specific performance (unique goods/land). On the exam, treat this as a checklist heading: state the governing rule first, name the trigger or element that matters, and then tie the facts to each part before moving to the next doctrine.

- Quick rule block: Expectation (benefit of bargain), Reliance (out-of-pocket), Restitution (unjust enrichment), Specific performance (unique goods/land).
Sources: contracts-ucc-2-201, contracts-ucc-2-207, contracts-restatement-24

## Primary law and source anchors

- **UCC Section 2-201**: The Statute of Frauds for goods priced at $500 or more, including merchant-confirmation mechanics. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2/2-201)
- **UCC Section 2-207**: Formation and additional-term rules for battle-of-the-forms disputes between merchants. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2/2-207)
- **Restatement (Second) of Contracts Section 24**: Core definition of an offer and the power of acceptance. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/offer)

## FAQ

- **What is this Contracts one-pager best for?**: Use it as a fast recall reset before you do active practice. It is designed to put the core frameworks back into working memory, not replace question practice.
- **How should I pair this page with the rest of the public library?**: Scan the one-pager first, then open the matching deep dive for full doctrine or the matching most-tested page for review priority. After that, move into a drill or mixed set.

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