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A holder takes an instrument for value if he or she accepts the instrument in payment of a preexisting obligation.

A) True
B) False

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Dan signs a check payable to Ed, who indorses the back, gives it to Foodway Market, and receives cash. The transfer of the check from Dan to Ed is​


A) ​an assignment.
B) ​a negotiation.
C) ​none of the choices.
D) ​a sale.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Talia, who is not a Urban Bank customer, attempts to cash a check drawn on the bank. The check is considered dishonored if Urban Bank​


A) ​refuses to pay it.
B) ​charges a fee to cash it.
C) ​asks Talia for reasonable identification.
D) ​asks Talia to sign a receipt for the payment on the check.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A person who receives an instrument as a gift automatically possesses the rights of a holder in due course.

A) True
B) False

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A holder does not take an instrument for value if he or she gives a negotiable instrument as payment.

A) True
B) False

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The effect of a conditional indorsement on the back of an instrument differs from the effect of conditional language that appears on its face.

A) True
B) False

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An indorsement is a signature, with or without additional words or statements.

A) True
B) False

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A person who in good faith acquires a negotiable instrument from a thief cannot become an HDC under any circumstances.

A) True
B) False

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An instrument can only be transferred by negotiation.

A) True
B) False

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A special indorsement does not specify a particular indorsee.

A) True
B) False

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Entrepreneur LLC owes Sole Saver Auto Dealership $2,000. Entrepreneur executes a note to Sole Saver as security for the debt. This security​


A) ​does not constitute sufficient consideration for HDC status.
B) ​does not satisfy the value requirement for HDC status.
C) ​satisfies the consideration requirement for HDC status.
D) ​satisfies the value requirement for HDC status.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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For a check, a "reasonable time" is ninety days after the date of the check.

A) True
B) False

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Fact Pattern 16-1 Nina obtains a check payable to her order from Oran. Nina signs the back and gives the check to Patricia. Patricia writes "Pay to Patricia" above Nina's signature. -Refer to Fact Pattern 16-1.By writing "Pay to Patricia" above Nina's signature, Patricia​


A) ​avoids the risk of loss from theft of the instrument.
B) ​relieves himself from liability on the instrument.
C) ​converts a legitimate negotiable instrument into a stolen instrument.
D) ​locks the instrument into the bank collection process.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Emily writes and signs a check payable to "Five Star Cinema." George, Five Star's manager, indorses the check "For deposit only." This is​


A) ​a blank indorsement.
B) ​a qualified indorsement.
C) ​a restrictive indorsement.
D) ​a special indorsement.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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An indorser who does not wish to be liable on an instrument can use a qualified indorsement.

A) True
B) False

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Edna is the payee of a bearer instrument-a promissory note in the amount of $10,000. Flem offers to irrigate Edna's ranch next week in exchange for the note. She agrees and delivers the note to Flem. Flem is​


A) ​an HDC, because he promised to perform services at a future date.
B) ​an HDC, because the transferor was the original payee on the note.
C) ​not an HDC, because he did not acquire the instrument in good faith.
D) ​not an HDC, because he did not yet give value for the instrument.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A bearer instrument can be converted into an order instrument through indorsement.

A) True
B) False

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Estes receives a check from Fleet Trucking Corporation. On the back of the check, Estes writes "pay to Garden Valley Bank only" and signs his name. This is​


A) ​a blank indorsement.
B) ​a qualified indorsement.
C) ​a restrictive indorsement.
D) ​a special indorsement.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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There are some limitations on the shelter principle.

A) True
B) False

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A holder takes an instrument for value by promising to perform in the future.

A) True
B) False

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