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

Washington's UCC Article 2 (RCW 62A.2) governs contracts for the sale of goods — tangible, movable items — and does not apply to service or real property contracts.

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

Washington UCC Article 2 contains gap-filling provisions — such as the implied warranty of merchantability and default price/delivery terms — that supply missing terms to preserve contracts.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Written form

Answer

Washington common law requires offer, acceptance, and consideration for a valid contract; most contracts do not require written form unless the Statute of Frauds applies.

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

Answer

RCW 19.36.010 requires a written memorandum for contracts not performable within one year of their making, among other specified categories.

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

Answer

Washington follows the mailbox rule — acceptance is effective upon proper dispatch, not upon receipt, provided the offeree uses an authorized means of communication.

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WA Bar Washington Contracts and Commercial Law