Which of the Following Is False Regarding Means by Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding means by which an instrument may be cancelled by a person entitled to enforce it?

• A) Consideration is necessary before a cancellation, a form of contractual agreement, is effective.
• B) A party may cancel an instrument by simply writing "paid" on the instrument.
• C) A party may cancel an instrument by intentionally destroying the instrument.
• D) A party may cancel an instrument by intentionally mutilating the instrument.
• E) A party may cancel an instrument by giving the instrument to the obliged party.

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