Patterns of Drafting Errors in the Uniform Commercial Code and How Courts Should Respond to Them

Authors

Gregory E. Maggs, George Washington University Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2002

Status

Accepted

Abstract

This article identifies eight recurring patterns of drafting in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). For each of these patterns, and for other idiosyncratic errors, the article recommends specific judicial responses. These responses take advantage of many of the UCC's unique characteristics. While the problem of drafting errors in the UCC may seem minor in light of the model code's high overall quality, the suggested responses can lead to a more efficient and effective application of the statute.

GW Paper Series

GWU Law School Public Law Research Paper No. 379; GWU Legal Studies Research Paper No. 379

SSRN Link

http://ssrn.com/abstract=742713

Recommended Citation

Gregory E. Maggs, Patterns of Drafting Errors in the Uniform Commercial Code and How Courts Should Respond to Them, 2002 U. Ill. L. Rev. 81 (2002).