Containers, Inc., sends its standard order form to Distribution Corporation to evidence a sale of packing materials. Distribution responds with its own standard purchase order form. Additional terms in the purchase order automatically become part of the contract unless
A) the terms materially alter the original contract.
B) the original offer expressly required acceptance of its terms.
C) the offeror objects to the new terms within a reasonable time.
D) any of the choices.

Question

Containers, Inc., sends its standard order form to Distribution Corporation to evidence a sale of packing materials. Distribution responds with its own standard purchase order form. Additional terms in the purchase order automatically become part of the contract unless
A) ​the terms materially alter the original contract.
B) ​the original offer expressly required acceptance of its terms.
C) ​the offeror objects to the new terms within a reasonable time.
D) ​any of the choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), when both parties are merchants, additional terms in the acceptance or confirmation become part of the contract unless the offer expressly limits acceptance to the terms of the offer, the new terms materially alter the contract, or notification of objection to the new terms has already been given or is given within a reasonable time.