Refer to Fact Pattern 27-2A. Tom deposits an altered check in Ruth’s ac­count. When Unity Bank, the check’s drawee bank, re­turns the item due to its alteration, State Bank files a suit against Ruth to recover the amount. The court is most likely to rule that
A. Ruth does not have to pay, because she did not indorse the check.
B. State Bank is entitled to recover under its account agreement.
C. Tom is the party from whom State Bank should seek recovery.
D. Unity Bank is the party from whom State Bank should seek recovery.
Answer:B
Refer to Fact Pattern 27-2A. Tom deposits an altered check in Ruth’s ac­count. When Unity Bank, the check’s drawee bank, re­turns the item due to its alteration, State Bank files a suit against Ruth to recover the amount. The court is most likely to rule that
A. Ruth does not have to pay, because she did not indorse the check. B. State Bank is entitled to recover under its account agreement. C. Tom is the party from whom State Bank should seek recovery. D. Unity Bank is the party from whom State Bank should seek recovery.