Daniela Found Jessica's Handbag in the Street

question 2

Multiple Choice

Daniela found Jessica's handbag in the street.There was an order cheque for $500 in the bag that was payable to Jessica.The cheque was not crossed (i.e.there were no parallel lines) .Daniela forged Jessica signature and indorsed the cheque to Jim because she owed him money.Which statement best sums up Jim's legal rights,if any,in relation to the cheque?

• A)Jim does not have legal title to the cheque.Order cheques require a signature and a forged signature is not valid.
• B)Jim will have legal title to the cheque provided the cheque does not include the words 'not negotiable'.
• C)Jim will have legal title because an uncrossed order cheque is not subject to the nemo dat rule.
• D)Jim does not have legal title to the cheque.Order cheques must be transferred by endorsement and delivery and delivery has not taken place.

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