Jones is "a merchant" under Article 2 even if he knows little about textile machinery but hires Smith as his agent to sell textile machinery. Smith has 25 years' experience in the textile industry.

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According to Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a merchant is defined as "a person who deals in goods of the kind or otherwise by his occupation holds himself out as having knowledge or skill peculiar to the practices or goods involved in the transaction." In this case, even though Jones may not have knowledge or experience in selling textile machinery, he is still considered a merchant because he hired Smith, who is knowledgeable and experienced in the textile industry, to act as his agent in selling textile machinery.

Jones Is "A Merchant" Under Article 2 Even If He