Asked by Songqing Jiang on Jun 07, 2024

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What is the effect of the designation, "Hiro Murakami, without recourse?"

A) It has no effect on any subsequent holder.
B) It has no effect on anyone, including, but not limited to, any subsequent holder.
C) It means that Hiro Murakami does not provide any guarantees to subsequent holders if the instrument is later dishonored.
D) It means that Hiro Murakami is providing that any subsequent holder cannot be held liable.
E) It means that Hiro Murakami is providing that neither he nor the person who transferred the instrument to him can be held further liable to any subsequent holder.

Without Recourse

Refers to an agreement where the seller is not responsible for any issues that arise after the sale is completed, commonly used in bill of exchange and note transactions.

Endorse

To formally support, approve, or sign a document, often to authenticate its validity or to transfer rights or ownership.

Debt

A financial obligation owed by one party (the debtor) to another (the creditor), typically involving borrowed money that is expected to be paid back with interest.

  • Understand the legal effects of alterations, misspellings, and unauthorized signatures on negotiable instruments.
  • Identify and describe the types of endorsements and their legal implications.
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Mikaela OrensteinJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The designation "without recourse" used by Hiro Murakami when endorsing the check means that he is not assuming any responsibility if the check is dishonored. This means he does not guarantee payment to subsequent holders if the bank refuses payment for any reason.