Contracts and Sales Multistate Bar Practice Exam

What is the UCC standard for sellers under a sales contract?

1. To ensure absolute perfection in the quality of goods

2. To provide a perfect tender of goods

3. To deliver goods at the buyer's convenience

4. To accept only cash payments upon delivery

The correct answer is: To provide a perfect tender of goods

The UCC, or Uniform Commercial Code, establishes a standard known as the "perfect tender rule" for sellers under a sales contract. This rule stipulates that the seller must deliver goods that exactly match the terms of the contract, including quality, quantity, and description. If the goods do not conform to the contract specifications, the buyer has the right to reject the goods, request a replacement, or seek damages. The emphasis on perfection in the tender of goods underscores the UCC's intent to protect buyers and promote certainty in commercial transactions. In this context, choice B accurately reflects this legal standard, highlighting the seller's obligation to provide a perfect tender of goods in accordance with the contract's terms. It establishes the buyer's right to expect compliance with their expectations as specified in the agreement, thus maintaining a high standard of performance in sales contracts. Other choices do not align with the UCC’s requirements: absolute perfection in quality is unrealistic and not required, delivering at the buyer's convenience disregards contract terms, and accepting only cash payments may not reflect the agreed payment terms if credit or alternative methods were specified in the contract.