Synopsis
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), or portions of it, have been adopted by all 50 states in an effort to create a standardized legal environment for commercial activities throughout the U.S. Commercial Law provides readers with general understanding the UCC.
The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
Booknews
A NY attorney introduces the layperson to US commercial law as largely embodied in the Uniform Commercial Code. She focuses on Articles 2 (sales)-9 (secured transactions) and proposed Article 2B on licensing. Includes a glossary of UCC and transaction terms from "acceleration clause" to "warehouse receipt." No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)