Subject Index Uniform Commercial Code

On June 7, 2024, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that the presuit notice requirements in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) apply to perishable goods with latent defects, and that third-party lawsuits can constitute actual knowledge of the defect.

The seller of a used motor vehicle may not modify or disclaim the warranty of merchantability prescribed in UCC Section 2-314.

On November 5, 2014, the First District Appellate Court held that the Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") controls the levy of securities, not the Code of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, levy is governed by the law of the security issuer's jurisdiction, as specified in the UCC.

The Illinois Secretary of State recently updated the forms that may be used in UCC filings, and the font and case requirements for preparations of these forms. 14 Ill. Adm. Code 180.12.

Illinois lawmakers have added section 9-501.1 to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), creating penalties for persons who cause a false record to be communicated to the filing office.

Section 9-516 of the Illinois Uniform Commercial Code has been amended. 810 ILCS 5/9-516. This section, entitled "What constitutes filing; effectiveness of filing," has been changed to add three new subsections to 9-516(b) concerning what documents may be refused or do not constitute the filing of a financing statement.

On June 29, 2007, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, remanded the order of the Circuit Court of Cook County awarding judgment in favor of Lula Stoval due to the circuit court's error in applying an absolute bar to General Motors Acceptance Corporation's (GMAC) deficiency judgment against Stoval. 

On October 6, 2006, the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Will County, held that implied warranties had been disclaimed throughout the course of dealings between a window manufacturer and one of its parts suppliers, and granted the defendant parts supplier's motion to dismiss. 

Effective November 28, 2005, the Illinois Secretary of State has amended Part 180 of Title 14, 14 Ill Adm Code 180.