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Karl Llewellyn's Fading Imprint On The Jurisprudence Of The Uniform Commercial Code, Gregory E. Maggs
Karl Llewellyn's Fading Imprint On The Jurisprudence Of The Uniform Commercial Code, Gregory E. Maggs
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When Karl Llewellyn directed the creation of the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.), he naturally wanted to implement his jurisprudential ideas. He succeeded in giving the U.C.C. at least five important features inspired by Legal Realism. In particular, as a result of his influence, the U.C.C.: (1) favored open-ended standards over firm rules; (2) avoided formalities; (3) required and facilitated the "purposive interpretation" of its provisions; (4) did not attempt to provide an exclusive statement of the law, but instead directed courts to supplement its rules with general legal and equitable principles; and (5) provided a range of remedies that principally …