Betty writes a check for $500 payable to Luanne and drawn on Union Planters Bank. Luanne indorses the check on the back and gives the check to Randolph in payment for a couch that Luanne buys from Randolph. Randolph indorses the check on the back, under Luanne's signature, and takes the check to Union Planters Bank to cash. Union Planters Bank dishonors the check, even though there are sufficient funds in Betty's account. Primary liability for honoring the check that Randolph presented to Union Planters Bank lies with: Union Planters Bank and Betty. Betty only, because she is the drawer. Union Planters Bank only. Randolph's only recourse is to sue Union Planters Bank. Luanne only, because Luanne is the party from whom Randolph received the check.

Betty writes a check for $500 payable to Luanne and drawn on Union Planters Bank. Luanne indorses the check on the back and gives the check to Randolph in payment for a couch that Luanne buys from Randolph. Randolph indorses the check on the back, under Luanne's signature, and takes the check to Union Planters Bank to cash. Union Planters Bank dishonors the check, even though there are sufficient funds in Betty's account. Primary liability for honoring the check that Randolph presented to Union Planters Bank lies with: Union Planters Bank and Betty. Betty only, because she is the drawer. Union Planters Bank only. Randolph's only recourse is to sue Union Planters Bank. Luanne only, because Luanne is the party from whom Randolph received the check.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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