A Taker of an Instrument Who Is a Holder in Due

question 31

Multiple Choice

A taker of an instrument who is a holder in due course at the time of the transfer, but who thereafter learns of a defense:

• A) becomes a holder through a holder in due course.
• B) becomes an ordinary holder.
• C) remains a holder in due course.
• D) becomes an assignee.

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Definitions:

Deposits in Transit

Funds that have been sent to a bank but have not yet been recorded in the bank's records and thus do not appear in the bank balance.

Book Balance

The balance of an account according to the accounting records, not necessarily reflecting the available cash or cleared funds.

Bank Balance

The total amount of funds available in a bank account at a given moment, including all deposits and subtracting any withdrawals.

Outstanding Checks

Checks that have been written and recorded in the accounting books but have not yet been cashed or cleared by the bank.