Asked by Lauren Byrd-Moreno on May 17, 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 true regarding Anne's statement to Henry that he must seek recovery from Bob?

A) Anne is correct.
B) Anne is correct,but only if Bob is able to pay and has not filed bankruptcy.
C) Anne is correct in that Henry should seek recovery from Bob only if Millie has filed bankruptcy because,otherwise,Henry should be seeking primary payment from Millie.
D) Anne is correct unless the notice is for over $10,000,in which case Henry can seek recovery from her without resorting to recovery from Bob or Millie.
E) Anne is incorrect.Henry may seek recovery from her without first seeking recovery from Bob or Millie.

Recovery

The process of regaining possession or control of something lost or taken away, or the return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

Dishonor

The refusal or inability to accept or pay a bill of exchange, promissory note, or other credit instrument when due.

  • Comprehend the endorsement chain and its impact on liability and compensation in negotiable instruments.
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Angela DicksonMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The secondary liability established through endorsement requires that an endorser pay anyone who endorses the instrument after him or her.