unconscionability doctrine in Missouri

2015Brewer, 364 S.W.3d at 492-93 .

2013“The purpose of the unconscionability doctrine is to guard against one-sided contracts, oppression and unfair surprise.” Brewer, 364 S.W.3d at 492-93 .

2017Id.

1996The unconscionability analysis has also been defined as the "protection against onesidedness, oppression or unfair surprise." Ferry, 586 S.W.2d at 786 . 3 .

1979The most frequent beneficiaries of unconscionability § 400.2-302 have been poor, illiterate and otherwise disadvantaged consumers [ Jefferson Credit Corp. v. Marcano, 60 Misc.2d 138 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 390 (1969) and other cases cited in White and Summers, supra, § 4-3, n. 28], but [contrary to the majority contention] the courts have become increasingly aware that the principle applies fairly between businessmen and corporations as well.

1979The most frequent beneficiaries of unconscionability § 400.2-302 have been poor, illiterate and otherwise disadvantaged consumers [ Jefferson Credit Corp. v. Marcano, 60 Misc.2d 138 , 302 N.Y.S.2d 390 (1969) and other cases cited in White and Summers, supra, § 4-3, n. 28], but [contrary to the majority contention] the courts have become increasingly aware that the principle applies fairly between businessmen and corporations as well.