Bob, a Guest in Jim's House, Goes into Jim's Desk

question 34

Multiple Choice

Bob, a guest in Jim's house, goes into Jim's desk and writes a check to himself on Jim's checking account, forging Jim's signature.He indorses the check "Bob" and presents it to Jim's bank for payment.If the bank pays, can it collect from Jim's account?

• A)Yes, because Bob is the real payee.
• B)Yes, because Jim's name is on the check.
• C)No, because bank should have known the signature is forged.
• D)No, because Jim did not know of the check.

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Definitions:

Appeal To Force

A fallacious argument where one tries to persuade others to accept a conclusion by using threats or force rather than logic.

Fallacy

A flaw in rational process causing an argument to be invalid.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Subjectivism

The philosophical stance that knowledge and reality are subject to individual interpretation or perception.