In the fifth edition of his popular casebook, Problems and
Materials on the Sale and Lease of Goods, Douglas J.
Whaley brings his considerable experience as a teacher and
scholar to bear on the exact statutory language of Articles 2,
2A, 5, and 7 in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and related
federal statutes. Designed as a guide to broaden students'
knowledge of the sale and lease of goods while stressing
practical problem solving, this casebook engages students while
it broadens their understanding.
Longtime users will recognize these hallmarks of Whaley's
popular, accessible style:
- Clear and lucid writing style – Whaley is known for his
concise, practical approach
- Popular problems approach – interesting, practical problems
sharpen students' skills
- Sensible and flexible organization – modular approach
following the order of the UCC allows for greater teaching
flexibility
- Manageable length – concise, efficient, and effective
format
- Thorough and up-to-date coverage, including the important
cases that illustrate the reactions of the courts to the issues
- Accessiblity – Whaley helps students understand the black
letter law – the statutory language of the Uniform Commercial
Code. He concentrates on the original versions of Articles 2 and
2A, while explaining the changes that would be made by the 2003
revisions were they to be adopted
New to the Fifth Edition:
- Important new cases, including Fitl v. Strek (how
quickly notice must be given in breach of warranty actions),
Reed v. City of Chicago (whether a non-purchaser has
sufficient privity to sue for a warranty breach), and
Waddell v. L.V.R.V. Inc. (revocation of acceptance)
- Updated and new problems
- Updated Teacher's Manual
Problems and Materials on the Sale and Lease of Goods,
Fifth Edition, offers students clear, concise scrutiny of
the UCC and related statutes as they apply to the sale and lease
of goods today.