Legal Definitions - predominant-purpose test

The predominant-purpose test is a way to determine if a transaction falls under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). This test looks at the main purpose of the transaction and considers if it involves the sale of goods.

For example, if a person buys a car from a dealership, the predominant-purpose of the transaction is the sale of goods. However, if a person hires a mechanic to fix their car, the predominant-purpose of the transaction is the provision of services.

The Bonebrake v. Cox case is a leading example of the predominant-purpose test. In this case, the court determined that a contract for the sale of a combine was primarily a sale of goods, even though it included some services.

Overall, the predominant-purpose test is used to determine if a transaction falls under Article 2 of the UCC, which governs the sale of goods.