Asked by Tyasia Lynah on May 10, 2024

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Run Around.Millie issues a note to Bob.Bob endorses the note and transfers it to Anne.Anne endorses the note and transfers it to Henry.In a timely fashion,Henry endorses the note and presents it to Millie for payment.When Henry presents the note to Millie,she asks him for reasonable identification.He did not have any identification with him and told her that she had no right to dishonor the instrument.Millie,however,refused to provide him the funds until he returned with proper identification.Nevertheless,when he returned with proper identification,Millie refused to pay the note,claiming that she lacked the funds with which to do so.Henry proceeded immediately to request that Anne pay the note,but she told him that he would have to get his money from Bob,who cannot be found.Which of the following is the likely result if Henry sues Anne,Bob,and Millie?

A) The judge is likely to rule that Henry can recover from Anne,Bob,or Millie.
B) The judge is likely to rule that Henry's only option of recovery is against Millie.
C) The judge is likely to rule that Henry's only option of recovery is against Anne.
D) The judge is likely to rule that Henry can recover against Bob and that Bob may recover against Millie,but Henry cannot recover directly from Anne.
E) The judge is likely to rule that Henry's only option for recovery is against Bob.

Endorses

The act of signing the back of a check or any other document, which signifies agreement, approval, or endorsement of its contents.

Instrument

A writing that serves as evidence of the right to payment of money.

Dishonor

The refusal or inability of a party to accept or pay on a financial obligation when due.

  • Recognize the chain of endorsement and the implications on liability and recovery in negotiable instruments.
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Hayro MoralesMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In the event an instrument contains more than one endorsement,each endorser is liable for the full amount to any subsequent endorser or to any holder.The secondary liability established through endorsement requires that an endorser pay anyone who endorses the instrument after him or her.