The Law of Buying and Selling, Second Edition discusses the law of consumer transactions. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) covers most every aspect of buying and selling, and is supported by both state and federal statutes and the common law principles of contract and tort. This Almanac sets forth a general discussion concerning the buying and selling of goods and services, basic contractual concepts, governing provisions of the UCC, and the rights and responsibilities between the buyer and seller/creditor in consumer transactions and finance. Additionally, discussion of the law applicable to deceptive acts and practices in transactions is covered. Readers will be provided with an examination of relevant portions of the UCC. Useful appendices and glossary are included. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.