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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding discharge by impairment of the collateral?
A) Discharge cannot occur through impairment of the collateral.
B) If a party posts collateral to ensure his or her performance of the negotiable instrument and the holder of the collateral impairs its value,the party to the instrument is discharged from the instrument to the extent of the damage to the collateral.
C) If a party posts collateral to ensure his or her performance of the negotiable instrument and the holder of the collateral impairs its value,the party to the instrument is totally discharged from the instrument regardless of the extent of the damage to the collateral.
D) If a party posts collateral to ensure his or her performance of the negotiable instrument and the holder of the collateral impairs its value,the party to the instrument is totally discharged from the instrument only if the instrument is for less than $500; otherwise,the party to the instrument is discharged from the instrument to the extent of the damage to the collateral.
E) If a party posts collateral to ensure his or her performance of the negotiable instrument and the holder of the collateral impairs its value,the party to the instrument is totally discharged from the instrument only if the instrument is for less than $1,000; otherwise,the party to the instrument is discharged from the instrument to the extent of the damage to the collateral.
On May 21, 2024