Stacy, Located in Florida, Is Entering into a Contract with Natasha

question 75

Multiple Choice

Stacy, located in Florida, is entering into a contract with Natasha, located in Russia, for the purchase of snow globes to sell to people who do not typically get to see snow. Stacy is familiar with the UCC but uneasy about what law would apply should she have a dispute with Natasha regarding the contract. She would like for Florida law to apply. Which of the following is the best advice to Stacy?

• A) Stacy should attempt to have a contract clause inserted providing that the law of Florida would govern any dispute.
• B) While a requirement that Florida law would govern the dispute would likely be deemed unconscionable, Stacy should attempt to have a contract clause inserted providing that international law would govern any dispute.
• C) There is nothing that Stacy can do because Russian law, the law of the seller, would govern any dispute.
• D) Stacy does not need to do anything because, as a matter of law, Florida law, the law of the buyer, would govern any dispute.
• E) It depends on the value of the contract. If it is in an amount over $1,000, Stacy should attempt to obtain a provision in the clause that Florida law governs; otherwise, she has no option but to allow a court to later determine the conflicts issue.

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