Tim Stole from Wes a Check Payable to the Order

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tim stole from Wes a check payable to the order of Wes.Tim forged Wes's signature and presented the check for payment at American Bank,which honored the check.If Wes sues American Bank for the amount of the check,under what theory,if any,can Wes recover the funds from the Bank?

• A)Conversion
• B)Fraud
• C)Unfair and deceptive practices
• D)Fictitious payee rule

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