Carl, Without Austin's Knowledge, Impersonates Austin and Thereby Convinces Lucía

question 3

Multiple Choice

Carl, without Austin's knowledge, impersonates Austin and thereby convinces Lucía, who has never seen Austin, to write a check to Austin for upcoming yard work. Carl then forges Austin's name and deposits the check into his, Carl's, account. Which of the following is true regarding whether Lucía will be liable for the amount of the check?

• A) Under the forgery rule, Lucía will be held liable.
• B) Under the transferor rule, Lucía will be held liable.
• C) Under the payee rule, Lucía will be held liable.
• D) Under the imposter rule, Lucía will be held liable.
• E) Under the fictitious payee rule, Lucía will not be held liable.

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