- 5 Marks
BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q7d – Negotiable Instruments
Explain the implications of a discrepancy between the written and numeric amounts on a cheque.
Question
d) Kofi Mensa presented a cheque made out in his name to the BBB Bank. The drawer intended that the drawee withdraw an amount of GH¢2,000.00 which was written in words. The amount written in figures, however, showed GH¢200.00.
Required: Explain the chances of Kofi Mensa in any legal action against the BBB Bank. (5 marks)
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- Tags: Bills of Exchange Act, Cheque Discrepancy, Legal Action, Negotiable Instruments
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Negotiable Instruments
- Series: MAY 2017
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