UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
Act 174 of 1962
440.2103 Article 2; definitions.
Sec. 2103.
(1) In this article unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Buyer" means a person who buys or contracts to buy goods.
(b) "Receipt" of goods means taking physical possession of them.
(c) "Seller" means a person who sells or contracts to sell goods.
(2) Other definitions applying to this article or to specified parts thereof, and the sections in which they appear are:
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"Acceptance".
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Section
2606.
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"Banker's
credit".
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Section
2325.
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"Between
merchants".
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Section
2104.
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"Cancellation".
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Section
2106(4).
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"Commercial
unit".
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Section
2105.
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"Confirmed
credit".
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Section
2325.
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"Conforming
to contract".
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Section
2106.
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"Contract
for sale".
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Section
2106.
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"Cover".
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Section
2712.
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"Entrusting".
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Section
2403.
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"Financing
agency".
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Section
2104.
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"Future
goods".
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Section
2105.
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"Goods".
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Section
2105.
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"Identification".
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Section
2501.
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"Installment
contract".
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Section
2612.
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"Letter
of credit".
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Section
2325.
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"Lot".
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Section
2105.
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"Merchant".
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Section
2104.
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"Overseas".
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Section
2323.
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"Person
in position of seller".
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Section
2707.
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"Present
sale".
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Section
2106.
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"Sale".
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Section
2106.
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"Sale
on approval".
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Section
2326.
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"Sale
or return".
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Section
2326.
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"Termination".
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Section
2106.
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(3) "Control" as provided in section 7106 and the following definitions in other articles apply to this article:
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"Check".
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Section
3104.
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"Consignee".
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Section
7102.
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"Consignor".
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Section
7102.
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"Consumer
goods".
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Section
9102.
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"Dishonor".
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Section
3502.
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"Draft".
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Section
3104.
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(4) In addition, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this article.
History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 348, Eff. July 1, 2001 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 87, Eff. July 1, 2013
Notes of Decisions
Gorman v. Am. Honda Motor Co., 839 N.W.2d 223 (Mich. Ct. App. 2013).
· cites it 2× “”6 7 At the relevant times, MCL 440.2103(b) defined “good faith” for merchants as meaning “honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.”
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. v. Neal a Sweebe, Inc., 81 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 239 (Mich. 2013).
· cites it 2× “” MCL 440.2103(4). 6 The MCL 440.1201(3) definition of “agreement” was superseded effective July 1, 2013, by the substantially similar definition now found at MCL 440.”
First of Am. Bank v. Thompson, 552 N.W.2d 516 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996).
· cites it 2× “*585 A The UCC defines “buyer” as “a person who buys or contracts to buy goods,” MCL 440.2103(l)(a); MSA 19.2103(l)(a). The contract in this case defines “buyer” as each person who signs the Buyer’s Agreement, a designated section of the contract.”
Henderson v. Chrysler Corp., 477 N.W.2d 505 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991).
· cites it 2× “[UCC 2-103(1)(2), see MCL 440.2103(1)(d); MSA 19.2103(1) (d)]. While the argument is somewhat persuasive, we are nevertheless of the opinion that the retailers sales contract accompanied by the manufacturer's warranty, are so closely linked both in time of delivery and subject…”
West Cent. Packing Inc. v. a F Murch Co., 311 N.W.2d 404 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981).
“MCL 440.2103(l)(a); MSA 19.2103(l)(a). Both parties to this lawsuit recognize that the UCC is applicable because the suit involves a sale of goods.”
People v. Downes, 228 N.W.2d 212 (Mich. 1975).
“See MCLA 440.2103(l)(b); MSA 19.2103(l)(b). The choice of language in this instance contrasts markedly with the choice of the language in § 7 of the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act.”
Nashville Eagle, Inc. v. Ford Motor Credit Co. (In Re Superior Ground Support, Inc.), 140 B.R. 878 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 1992).
“Looking further, the term “purchase” is defined to include the “taking by sale, discount, negotiation, mortgage, pledge, lien, issue or reissue, gift, or any other voluntary transaction creating an interest in property.”
Scher Enter., Inc. v. Bronco Wine Co., 178 F. Supp. 2d 780 (E.D. Mich. 2001).
“§ 440.2103. (f) “Reasonable qualifications” means the average standard of the criteria used by the respective supplier for wholesalers that entered into or renewed an agreement with the suppliers during a period of 24 months prior to the proposed transfer of the wholesaler’s…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(1) — 1 case
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(1)(d) — 1 case
Henderson v. Chrysler Corp., 477 N.W.2d 505 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991).
“[UCC 2-103(1)(2), see MCL 440.2103(1)(d); MSA 19.2103(1) (d)]. While the argument is somewhat persuasive, we are nevertheless of the opinion that the retailers sales contract accompanied by the manufacturer's warranty, are so closely linked both in time of delivery and subject…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(4) — 1 case
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. v. Neal a Sweebe, Inc., 81 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 239 (Mich. 2013).
“” MCL 440.2103(4). 6 The MCL 440.1201(3) definition of “agreement” was superseded effective July 1, 2013, by the substantially similar definition now found at MCL 440.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(b) — 1 case
Gorman v. Am. Honda Motor Co., 839 N.W.2d 223 (Mich. Ct. App. 2013).
“”6 7 At the relevant times, MCL 440.2103(b) defined “good faith” for merchants as meaning “honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(l)(a) — 3 cases
First of Am. Bank v. Thompson, 552 N.W.2d 516 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996).
“*585 A The UCC defines “buyer” as “a person who buys or contracts to buy goods,” MCL 440.2103(l)(a); MSA 19.2103(l)(a). The contract in this case defines “buyer” as each person who signs the Buyer’s Agreement, a designated section of the contract.”
West Cent. Packing Inc. v. a F Murch Co., 311 N.W.2d 404 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981).
“MCL 440.2103(l)(a); MSA 19.2103(l)(a). Both parties to this lawsuit recognize that the UCC is applicable because the suit involves a sale of goods.”
Nashville Eagle, Inc. v. Ford Motor Credit Co. (In Re Superior Ground Support, Inc.), 140 B.R. 878 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 1992).
“Looking further, the term “purchase” is defined to include the “taking by sale, discount, negotiation, mortgage, pledge, lien, issue or reissue, gift, or any other voluntary transaction creating an interest in property.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(l)(b) — 3 cases
Gorman v. Am. Honda Motor Co., 839 N.W.2d 223 (Mich. Ct. App. 2013).
“”6 7 At the relevant times, MCL 440.2103(b) defined “good faith” for merchants as meaning “honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.”
People v. Downes, 228 N.W.2d 212 (Mich. 1975).
“See MCLA 440.2103(l)(b); MSA 19.2103(l)(b). The choice of language in this instance contrasts markedly with the choice of the language in § 7 of the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2103(l)(d) — 2 cases
First of Am. Bank v. Thompson, 552 N.W.2d 516 (Mich. Ct. App. 1996).
“*585 A The UCC defines “buyer” as “a person who buys or contracts to buy goods,” MCL 440.2103(l)(a); MSA 19.2103(l)(a). The contract in this case defines “buyer” as each person who signs the Buyer’s Agreement, a designated section of the contract.”
Henderson v. Chrysler Corp., 477 N.W.2d 505 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991).
“[UCC 2-103(1)(2), see MCL 440.2103(1)(d); MSA 19.2103(1) (d)]. While the argument is somewhat persuasive, we are nevertheless of the opinion that the retailers sales contract accompanied by the manufacturer's warranty, are so closely linked both in time of delivery and subject…”
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