John enters into a contract to paint Chad's house.When Chad decides on a color,John will buy the paint and paint the house for the price of $2,500.Which of the following is true?
A)The common law of contracts governs because this is a mixed contract (one for services and goods).
B)The common law of contracts governs because the predominant factor of the contract is for the sale of services and not goods.
C)The Uniform Commercial Code governs because a sale of goods is involved.
D)Both the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code will govern this contract.

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Since the sale of services is the predominant factor of the contract, the common law of contracts will govern this contract. The fact that goods are involved (paint) does not change this.

John Enters into a Contract to Paint Chad's House