The justice symbol depicts a woman wearing a blindfold, implying that the law should be applied equally regardless of who the parties are. Is it possible that the UCC rule contradicts this? Which method do you believe is more ethical?
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (UCC)
Answer the following questions after reading the Ace Heating and Cooling scenario in your text:
a. Who has the best chance of getting out of the contract due to unconsionability under UCC 2-302?
b. The justice symbol depicts a woman wearing a blindfold, implying that the law should be applied equally regardless of who the parties are. Is it possible that the UCC rule contradicts this? Which method do you believe is more ethical?
c. Keep in mind that Glamour and Shady Rest are both businesses, and courts rarely find contracts between two businesses to be unconscionable. The logic is that a business is a sophisticated entity that is familiar with transactions and can protect itself. Do you believe Glamour and Shady Rest are in a similar position in terms of this contract? If so, why or why not?
