UCC requires consideration for original
contracts, but does not require a contract modification (in good faith) to be
supported by new consideration
- Writing may be required (e.g. certain
merchant/non-merchant contracts where merchant supplies form, statute of
frauds) and addition to that UCC’s Purpose are the following: 1. Simplify,
clarify, and modernize;2. Recognize important role of custom, usage and
agreement;3. Establish uniformity.
The UCC strives to promote deals, not formalism.