Contracts One-Pager | BarPrepPlay

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Primary law and source anchors

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

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