On May 5, Alston Issued a $150 Check to Mauch

question 44

Essay

On May 5, Alston issued a $150 check to Mauch. Three days later, on May 8, Alston died. Mauch presented the check to the bank for payment on May 10. The bank knew of Alston's death but paid the $150 to Mauch. Was the bank's action legal?

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light, making them crucial for vision in low light conditions.

Dim Light

Low-level lighting that is not bright or glaring.

Vision

The ability to see; the sense mediated by the eyes that allows for the perception of light, color, and depth.

Vitreous Body

The transparent gel-like substance filling the eye between the lens and the retina, providing it with its spherical shape.