Under What Doctrine Could a Party Who Is Aware That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Under what doctrine could a party who is aware that an instrument is overdue take that instrument and acquire the rights of a holder in due course?

• A) The shelter principle.
• B) The indorsement protection doctrine.
• C) The personal defense doctrine.
• D) The public policy exception.
• E) The taking for value doctrine.

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