What Happens When an Instrument Lists Two Payees but Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

What happens when an instrument lists two payees but is silent as to whether they are joint or alternative?

• A)The instrument is non-negotiable and may not be endorsed by either payee.
• B)Courts interpret the instrument as containing joint payees,and the endorsements of both listed payees are required to negotiate it.
• C)The instrument may be endorsed by one or the other payee,but may not be endorsed by both payees.
• D)Only the endorsement of the first listed payee is required to negotiate it.
• E)Courts interpret the instrument as containing alternative payees,and the endorsement of only one listed payee is required to negotiate it.

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Definitions:

Moderate Cooperativeness

An approach to interaction where an individual is reasonably willing to work with others to achieve mutual or shared goals.

Compromising

A conflict resolution strategy where each party gives up something to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Distributive Negotiation Tactic

A negotiation approach focused on dividing a fixed amount of resources, where any gain by one party is at the expense of the other, making it a competitive or win-lose situation.

Verbal Persuasion

The act of using spoken words to convince or influence someone to change their attitude or behavior.