Willis signed a blank check and left it in his desk drawer. A thief stole the check, filled it in, and presented it to the bank for payment. The bank paid the check. Can Willis recover the amount of the check from the bank?

Willis signed a blank check and left it in his desk drawer. A thief stole the check, filled it in, and presented it to the bank for payment. The bank paid the check. Can Willis recover the amount of the check from the bank?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1Q

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