Under the UCC’s Statute of Frauds, unless the receiving merc…

Under the UCC’s Statute of Frauds, unless the receiving merchant gives written notice of objection to the contents of a confirming memorandum within ten days after receipt, the writing is sufficient against the receiving merchant, even though he or she did not sign it. 

To _________________ an offer, express language must be used…

To _________________ an offer, express language must be used, such as, “I withdraw my previous offer of May 7,” or by performance of acts that are contrary to the offer and made to the offeree (for example, selling the offered property to another with the original offeree present

Joe, a used-car dealer, emails a letter to Jane on January 1…

Joe, a used-car dealer, emails a letter to Jane on January 1, stating, “I have a well-kept 1987 Buick Regal Grand National on the lot that I’ll sell you for $100,000 any time between now and January 31.”  This email creates a firm offer, and Joe will be liable for breach if he sells to another person before Jan. 31.  This is known under the UCC as a _______________________.

Through the “means test,” a bankruptcy court can evaluate an…

Through the “means test,” a bankruptcy court can evaluate an individual debtor’s monthly income in recent months is compared to median income in the geographic area where the person lives.  If debtor’s income is below the median income, the debtor is allowed to file Chapter 7, as there is no presumption of bankruptcy abuse.  Otherwise, they file for Chapter 13.