Question

Dan, a computer programmer, holds a garage sale to sell a lawnmower, some clothes, some CDs and some old clothes. Will, a lawyer, sells Thelma his collection of seashells. Philip, a CEO of a successful company, sells George his pet parakeet. Judy, an expert horse trainer, sells Bob a horse. Which person would be considered a merchant under the UCC?
A. Dan.
B. Will.
C. Judy.
D. Philip.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Judy

Explanation:

A merchant underneath the Uniform Commercial Code is an individual who:

• Trades on items such as those included in the sales agreement.
• Through profession, it considers itself to have unique skills and knowledge relating to the activities or products involved in the deal.
• Hires a merchant as a dealer, broker or any other distributor.

An individual is a merchant whenever, working in a professional context, he or she possesses or utilizes skills related specifically to both the products and services being offered.

Judy is an expert in horse training, therefore possess skills, that will offer her an advantage in selling horses.