Answer the following: a. What are the basic requirements of a writing within the statute of frauds in Article 2 of the UCC? b. What are the three exceptions to the writing requirement found in Article 2?

Answer 1

a. The basic statement of the rule found in UCC Section 2-201 requires a writing sufficient to indicate that a contract has been made between the parties, specifying the quantity of goods to be sold, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought (or an authorized agent or broker) in contracts for the sale of goods for a price of $500 or more.
b. Section 2-2013. contains three exceptions to the writing requirement found in 2-2011.. No writing is required when the goods are specially manufactured, the goods are not suitable for resale in the ordinary course of business, and where the seller has made a substantial beginning on their manufacture or has made commitments for their procurement. No writing is necessary when the contract is admitted in pleadings or testimony in court. No writing is necessary where the goods have been paid for or where they have been received and accepted.