Melinda Is the Holder in Due Course of a Cheque

question 58

Multiple Choice

Melinda is the holder in due course of a cheque drawn on Tyson's bank account.She therefore believes that she is entitled to receive payment from Tyson.Tyson, however, believes that he has a good defence to her claim.That will be TRUE if Tyson can prove the defence of

• A)minority
• B)drunkenness.
• C)non-delivery of a completed cheque.
• D)no authority.
• E)failure of consideration.

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