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.

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