Maia Wrote a Check Which Said,"Pay to the Order of Kevin

question 39

Multiple Choice

Maia wrote a check which said,"Pay to the order of Kevin Mathews $10.97." The next line of the check stated,"One thousand ninety-seven Dollars." In applying the rules of interpretation,how much should the drawee pay?

• A)Nothing;when the instrument is ambiguous it is declared non-negotiable.
• B)Ten dollars and 97 cents.Numbers control over words.
• C)One thousand,ninety-seven dollars or $1,097.00.Words control over numbers.
• D)Parol evidence would be needed to determine the purpose of the check.

---

Definitions:

Quasi Contract Theory

A legal concept that allows a court to award damages to a party as if a contract existed, even though one does not, to prevent unjust enrichment.

Nurse Practitioner

A healthcare professional with advanced training, capable of providing some level of care similar to that of a doctor, including diagnosing and treating conditions.

Unconscious

A state in which a person is not awake and not aware of and responding to their environment.

Plain Meaning Rule

A principle of legal interpretation that directs courts to interpret statutes or documents based on the ordinary meaning of the language used.