What is the main focus of the Uniform Commercial Code?

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) primarily aims to standardize business and commercial laws across jurisdictions. This uniformity allows for greater predictability and consistency in commercial transactions, facilitating interstate commerce by reducing legal complexity for businesses operating in multiple states. By providing a comprehensive framework covering various aspects of commercial dealings—such as sales, leases, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions—the UCC helps streamline the process of doing business. This focus on standardization minimizes disputes and provides a clear legal environment for commercial activities, which is essential for the smooth functioning of the marketplace.