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Commercial Law Treatises

 

Debtor-Creditor Law. Theodore Eisenberg (ed.)

KF1501.D57 (Law Library does not update print format)

Available on Lexis
This is a comprehensive multi-volume treatise, written by prominent experts in the field, offering complete coverage of all aspects of the debtor-creditor relationship, including current case law, practical guidance and numerous forms for the practitioner. In addition to comprehensive coverage of federal consumer credit legislation and the reprint of related statutes and regulations, Debtor-Creditor Law also features chapters covering several Uniform Commercial Code Articles.

 

Lawrence's Anderson on the Uniform Commercial Code. Lary Lawrence

KF879.514.A53
This Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) multi-volume treatise provides complete article-by-article analysis and expert commentary on the UCC. It encompasses the complete code text with official comments and examines cases and statutory developments from all jurisdictions. Updated periodically.

 

Negotiable Instruments Under the Uniform Commercial Code. Frederick M. Hart and William F. Willier
KF885 .B45 (Law Library's print subscription cancelled. Last updated in 2008)
Available on Lexis
This treatise provides in-depth analysis of both the pre-revision and the Revised Versions of Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the caselaw interpreting this Article. Discussion of UCC Article 4 , which govern the relationship between payor banks and their customers, and UCC Article 4A is also included.

 

 

Payments Law in a Nutshell. Steve H. Nickles & Mary Beth Matthews

KF957.Z9 N528 

This study guide outlines the law of payments by cash, check and electronic fund transfer. A table of statutes and regulations is included.

 

 

Sales and Leases of Goods in a Nutshell. Frederick H. Miller

KF915.Z957  

Articles 2 and 2A of the UCC are the primary focus of this introductory text. It covers terms of the contract, as well as performance; third-party title and rights; risk of loss; warranty obligations; repudiation, breach, and excuse; and remedies.

 

 

Uniform Commercial Code in a Nutshell. Bradford Stone
KF889.3.S68
This basic study guide covers the process of selling, payment, negotiation, shipping, storage, financing sales, and leasing of goods.

 

 

Uniform Commercial Code Series. William D. Hawkland
KF879.527 .H38
Available on Westlaw
Organized according to the UCC, numerous authors analyze and provide commentary on each article of the code in this multi-volume looseleaf treatise. Updated monthly.

Williston on Sales. Samuel Williston
KF915 .W5
This multi-volume treatise provides comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis of sales law and focuses on the sections under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governing sales transactions. Topics addressed include the contract of sale, rules of construction, statute of frauds and warranties. Updated with pocket parts.

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