WA Bar Washington Contracts and Commercial Law

Question 1

Washington has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code. Under UCC Article 2 as adopted in Washington, which type of contract does Article 2 govern?

Accepted Answer

Contracts for the sale of goods

Answer

Contracts for services only

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All commercial contracts regardless of subject matter

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Contracts for the sale of real property

Question 2

Under Washington's UCC, when parties to a contract for goods have a dispute about a term they did not negotiate, which source fills the gap?

Accepted Answer

UCC default rules (gap fillers) supply the missing term

Answer

The court invents a reasonable term

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The contract fails for indefiniteness

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The prior dealings of the parties exclusively control

Question 3

Under Washington common law, which element is NOT required for a valid contract?

Accepted Answer

Written form

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Consideration

Question 4

Under Washington's Statute of Frauds (RCW 19.36.010), which of the following contracts MUST be in writing to be enforceable?

Accepted Answer

Contracts that cannot be performed within one year from the date of formation

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Contracts for the sale of goods worth less than $500

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Employment contracts for any duration

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Partnership agreements between two parties

Question 5

Under Washington contract law, the 'mailbox rule' provides that acceptance of an offer is effective:

Accepted Answer

When the acceptance is properly dispatched (mailed) by the offeree

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When the offeror actually receives the acceptance

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When the offeree signs the acceptance letter

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When the offeror opens and reads the acceptance

Question 6

Washington has adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). Under UETA, an electronic signature:

Accepted Answer

Has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature when the parties agree to conduct business electronically

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Is never valid for real property transactions

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Requires government certification to be enforceable

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Only applies to consumer contracts