On a Sheet of Paper, Elle Writes, Without Her Signature

question 61

Essay

On a sheet of paper, Elle writes, without her signature, "I acknowledge that I owe Frank $600, payable out of the proceeds of the sale of my car, a 1995 Honda Civic, which I promise to advertise 'For Sale' next week. Payment is to be made on or before six months from today." What type of instrument is this? Is it negotiable? If not, why not?

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Definitions:

Par Common Stock

The face value of a share of common stock as specified in the corporate charter, with no bearing on the market value.

Fair Market Price

The price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock represents a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often including fixed dividends.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and a claim on part of the company's profits.