Legal Question in Business Law in California

Uniform comercial code

Why does the UCC distinguish between merchants and non-merchants by holding merchants to a higher standard in some instances?


Asked on 2/08/09, 8:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Uniform comercial code

Merchants are supposed to be more sophisticated.

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Answered on 2/08/09, 8:55 pm
Adam Telanoff Telanoff & Telanoff

Re: Uniform comercial code

Because merchants are regularly engaged in the business of buying and selling, and are therefore assumed to have more knowledge and experience then the average person. They should be better able to understand the risks they face -- and better able to protect themselves.

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Answered on 2/09/09, 11:27 am


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