Problems and Materials on the Sale and Lease of Goods, Sixth Edition (Aspen Casebook Series)

A popular and concise casebook, Problems and Materials on the Sale and Lease of Goods, is co-authored by Douglas J. Whaley, a recognized master of the problem approach. Designed as a guide to broaden students' knowledge of the sale and lease of goods, it focuses on the exact statutory language of Articles 2, 2A, 5, and 7 in the Uniform Commercial Code and related federal statutes, while stressing practical problem solving.

The Sixth Edition welcomes new co-author Stephen M. McJohn, an accomplished professor and author of numerous casebooks and law review articles on copyright and commercial law. It has been thoroughly updated to include a wealth of new cases, problems, and recent developments and issues in the field.

Features:

• Distinguished author Whaley is nationally recognized for his ability to clarify complex topics and widely regarded as the master of the problem approach.
• Effective problems approach enjoyed by professors and students alike.
• Clear and lucid writing style.
• Modular organization follows the order of the UCC and allows for greater teaching flexibility.
• Comprehensive case law coverage illuminates the courts reactions to the issues.
• Straightforward and practical problems with interesting fact patterns illustrate the relevant issues and contextualize consumer law statutes and regulations.
• Concise, manageable length allows complete coverage of all topics.
• Accessible treatment of black letter law helps students understand the statutory language in the Uniform Commercial Code.

New co-author Stephen M. McJohn ushers in the thoroughly revised Sixth Edition with:

• Important new cases, developments, and issues, including:
  • Scope: problems and cases on whether software is a good .
  • Shrinking distinctions between services and goods.
  • Open price terms, installments contracts, and requirements contracts.
  • Unconscionability.
  • Rising commodity prices and the impracticability doctrine.
  • Interpretation of Hell or High Water clauses in leases.
  • Entrustment and the unauthorized sale of a Warhol painting.
  • Warranty disclaimers on used vehicles.
  • Warranty of title and intellectual property infringement claims.
  • Privity issues.
  • Statute of frauds and battle of the forms issues in online communications.
  • Whether an aggrieved manufacture may sell specially made goods under the breaching buyer's trademark.
  • When a promise to repair or replace defective goods negates obligation to pay damages.
  • When an aggrieved buyer may get specific performance, requiring the seller to produce the goods.
  • Which papers qualify as documents of title.
  • When banks may get reimbursement for payment under letters of credit.
• New and updated problems.