Martha Draws a Check Payable to the Order of Stella

question 13

Multiple Choice

Martha draws a check payable to the order of Stella. Stella indorses the check to Karen. But Leslie steals the check from Karen, forges Karen's indorsement, and cashes the check at a liquor store.
-When the forgery is exposed, who can the liquor store legally recover from?

• A)Martha
• B)Leslie
• C)Karen
• D)Stella

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Definitions:

M&M Proposition I

A principle in corporate finance that asserts the market value of a firm is unaffected by the capital structure, assuming no taxes and perfect markets.

M&M Proposition II

A theory proposing that the cost of equity increases with the level of debt in a company, making the firm's weighted average cost of capital remain unchanged.

Cost of Equity

The return rate that shareholders require to invest in a company's equity, taking into account the risk associated with the investment.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its current debt, incorporating both interest payments and any other required repayments.