Mr Frank, a Foreman Supervising Some 43 Employees, Was Asked

question 37

Multiple Choice

Mr. Frank, a foreman supervising some 43 employees, was asked by his secretary to sign a form requesting additional supplies needed on the factory floor. He was not careless when he examined the form, but his secretary had cleverly arranged the signature line so that instead of signing a request for supplies he signed a cheque payable to his secretary. What principle, if any, would be used to defend against her action on the cheque?

• A) Mistake
• B) Illegality of object
• C) Rescission
• D) Non est factum
• E) Rectification

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