New Jersey § 12a:1-302
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:1-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:1-302.
a. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section or elsewhere in the
Uniform Commercial Code, the effect of provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code may
be varied by agreement. b. The obligations of good faith, diligence, reasonableness, and care prescribed by
the Uniform Commercial Code may not be disclaimed by agreement. The parties, by agreement, may determine the standards by which the performance
of those obligations is to be measured if those standards are not manifestly unreasonable. Whenever the Uniform Commercial Code requires an action to be taken within a reasonable
time, a time that is not manifestly unreasonable may be fixed by agreement. c. The presence in certain provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code of the phrase
“unless otherwise agreed,” or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect
of other provisions may not be varied by agreement under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:1-302
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:1-302 cover?
Section 12a:1-302 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12a:1-302?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:1-302" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 12a:1-302 apply to my situation?
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