Sylvester,acting as a Representative Agent for Jerry,signs a Negotiable Instrument

question 58

Multiple Choice

Sylvester,acting as a representative agent for Jerry,signs a negotiable instrument with the signature-Sylvester,by Jerry,agent.What kind of liability does Sylvester have for this type of signature?

• A) he is not liable to the instrument
• B) he is liable to the payee
• C) he is liable to Jerry
• D) he is liable to the HDC of the instrument

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