What Does It Mean for Liability on a Negotiable Instrument

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean for liability on a negotiable instrument to be secondary liability?

• A) The liability is for a small amount.
• B) The liability arises only if the party with primary liability defaults and does not pay.
• C) There are two parties to share the secondary liability.
• D) It means that the liability relates to a two-party negotiable instrument.

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