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1. The following are the conditions to constitute a holder in due course, except:

a. He took the instrument in good faith and for value.b. He has knowledge of infirmity in the instrument.c. He took the instrument complete and regular in its face.d. He became the holder of the instrument before it was

overdue.

Answer: b. He has knowledge of infirmity in the instrument. The NIL in Sec. 52 par. 5 provides that at the time of negotiation, the holder in due course must not have notice of infirmity or defect in the title of the person negotiating it.

2. A obtained the note of M through simple fraud and negotiates it to Z, Z to Y, Y to X, and X to E, the present holder. Which is correct?

a. E is presumed a holder in due course.b. E is a mere holder for value only.c. E must prove that he is actually a holder in due course.d. All are correct.

Answer: a. E is presumed a holder in due course. Every holder is prima facie presumed a holder in due course (sec. 59, NIL)

3. The following are the rights of an ordinary holder, except:

a. He may sue on the instrument on his own name.b. He may receive payment in due course in effect discharges

the instrument.c. He may enforce payment for the full amount thereof against

all parties liable thereon.d. He holds the instrument subject to the same defenses as if it

were non-negotiable.

Answer: c. He may enforce payment for the full amount thereof against all parties liable thereon. An ordinary holder cannot enforce payment against a party who has a defense.

4. A) Notice of defect or infirmity to an agent is deemed a notice to the principal.

B) Notice to a partner is a notice to the partnership.C) To constitute a notice of defect, holder must have actual knowledge.

a. Only A and B are incorrect.b. Only A and C are correct.c. All are correct.d. All are incorrect.

5. Jeff issues a promissory note payable to the order of Ancheta. Ancheta indorses in blank to Ryan. Paul stole the promissory note from Ryan and delivered the note to Mansano, a holder in due course. Mansano delivered to Joseph, who was informed by Ryan that said note was stolen.

a. Joseph can collect from Jeff.b. Joseph cannot collect from Jeff.c. Joseph should ran after Paul for payment.d. Both B and C are collect.

Answer: a. Joseph can collect from Jeff. Joseph delivered his title through a holder in due course and was not a part a party to any fraud or illegality affecting the instrument. Hence, Joseph is subrogated to the rights of a holder in due course. Jeff cannot raise the personal defense of complete and undelivered.

6. Dan, a holder in due course, came to Nick, the maker, for collection of payment. In order for Nick to escape liability, which defense can he interpose against Dan.

a. Failure of considerationb. Want of delivery but complete instrumentc. Fraud in essecontractusd. Spoliation

Answer: C. Fraud in essecontractus. This is a real defense which can stand against a holder in due course.

7. Joey upon hearing that his best friend is in need of money issued a check payable to his best friend Romel. Romel, for

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consideration, indorsed it to Dondy, an ordinary holder. The following are all correct, except:

a. Joey cannot be liable to Dondy.b. Romel was a holder for value.c. Romel should be liable to Dondy.d. If Dondy is a holder in due course, Joey can be held liable to

Dondy.

Answer: b. Romel was a holder for value. Love and affection does not constitute value.

8. Which of the following is not a right of a holder in due course?

a. He can hold the instrument free from defect of title of prior parties.

b. He can hold the instrument free from personal defenses.c. He can hold the instrument free from real defenses.d. He can enforce payment of the instrument for the full

amount thereof against all parties liable thereon.

Answer: c. He can hold the instrument free from real defenses. A Real defense is available even against a holder in due course.

9. Amer made a promissory note indicating that Nassief is the maker and is payable to order of Amer. Amer forges Nassief’s signature. Amer indorses the note to Norsad and Norsad to Ahmed, the present holder.

a. Whether Ahmed is a holder in due course or not, he cannot collect to Nassief.

b. Whether Ahmed is a holder in due course or not, he can collect to Nassief.

c. Whether Ahmed is a holder in due course or not, he can collect to Amer.

d. Ahmed can collect to Nassief, provided he is a holder in due course.

Answer: d. Ahmed can collect to Nassief, provided he is a holder in due course. Forgery is a real defense which is available even against a holder in due course.

10. Which is available against any holder?

a. Failure or absence of consideration.b. Complete but undelivered instrument.c. Incomplete but delivered instrument.d. Incomplete and undelivered instrument.

Answer: d. Incomplete and undelivered instrument. It is a real defense available against any holder, whether holder in due course.

11. These stamen are presented to you:

A) Minority is a real defense available against a holder in due course.

B) Prior parties of a minor indorser can set-up minority as a defense against a holder in due course.

a. Both statements are true.b. Both statements are false.c. Only statement A is true.d. Only statement B is false.

Answer: a. Both statements are true. Minority as a defense passes to the minor. On the minor can avail of said defense.

12. Gloria makes a promissory note for Three Million to the order of Benigno. To secure benigno’s debt to Mar of Two million, he pledges the nore to Mar as a security.

A) Mar may recover Three Million, holding the surplus One million for Benigno, if the note matured.

B) If Gloria has defense of failure of consideration against Benigno, Mar can collect Two Million if he is a holder in due course.

a. Both statements are true.b. Both statements are false.c. Only statement A is true.d. Only statement B is false.

Answer: a. Both statements are true. Mar is deemed a holder for value to the extent of his lien.

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13. A) A payee may be a holder in due course.B) A drawee may be a holder in due course.

a. Both statements are true.b. Both statements are false.c. Only statement A is true.d. Only statement B is false.

Answer: c. Only statement A is true. Payee may become a holder in due course, so long as Sec. 52 of the NIL is complied with.

14. Mahal signed a promissory note for P500, 000 as maker, and payable to bearer, delivered to Belo in payment for Mahal’s scheduled medical operation that will make her tall. Later, Mahal was informed that it is impossible to make her tall. However, Belo has already delivered the note to Haden upon the terms of payment of P 300, 000 and the balance in a month. Haden received notice of the defect. Which is true?

a. Haden can collect P 500, 000 because he is a holder in due course entitle to the full amount of the instrument.

b. Haden must pay the balance before he can collect for the full amount.

c. Haden is a holder in due course to the extent of P300, 000, the amount paid by him.

d. Haden cannot collect because of the failure or absence of consideration.

Answer: c. Haden is a holder in due course to the extent of P300, 000, the amount paid by him. Sec. 54 of the NIL provides that, where the transferee receives notice of any infirmity in the instrument or defect in the title of the person negotiating the same before before he has paid the full amount agreed to be paid therefore, he will be deemed a holder in due course only to the extent of the amount paid by him.

15. A holder is not deemed a holder in due course, except:

a. When instrument is payable on demand is negotiated payable on demand is negotiated in an unreasonable length of time after its issue.

b. Where instrument taken by a holder, who has not yet paid anything, and he receives notice of infirmity in the instrument.

c. Where a holder took instrument for value and in good faith.d. Where a postal money order is delivered to Ryan, the

holder.

Answer: c. Where a holder took instrument for value and in good faith. This constitutes a condition of a holder in due course.

FORGERY1. Forgery is the counterfeit-making or fraudulent alteration of

writing and may consist in the signing of another’s name or the alteration of an instrument in the name, amount, description of the person and the like, with intent thereby to –a. defraudb. dishonorc. confoundd. alter

2. What kind of defense is forgery under Section 23 of the Negotiable Instrument Law?a. Forgery can be presumed and the burden of proof lies on

the party alleging forgery.b. Forgery is a real defense which means that it

could be raised against any holder, including a holder in due course.

c. Section 23 purports to declare neither the instrument totally void nor the genuine signatures thereon inoperative.

d. Forgery is a real or absolute defense except a holder in due course as provided in Section 58.

3. One of the various kinds of forgery is Simple forgery. Statement A: It occurs when a person signs the name of

another without the authority of the person whose signature it purports to be.

Statement B : Simple forgery also occurs when the person to whom the instrument has been delivered impersonated the real person named as payee and signs his name.

a. Both statements are true.b. Both statements are false.

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c. Only statement A is true.d. Only statement B is true.

4. What kind of forgery is covered by Section 23 of the Negotiable Instruments Law?a. Section 23 applies only to forgery of signatureb. Section 23 applies both to forgery of signature and and

alteration of the instrumentc. Section 23 covers only alteration of instrument d. Section 23 covers neither alteration and forgery

5. The rules on liabilities of parties on a forged documents in a bill of exchange are:Statement A: the drawer’s account cannot be charged by

the drawee where the drawee paidStatement B : the drawer has no right to recover

from the collecting bankStatement C : the payee can recover from the drawerStatement D : the payee can recover from the receipt of

the payment, such as the collecting bank

a. All statements are true.b. Both statements A and B are true.c. Both statements A and C are true.d. Both statements B and C are true.e. All statements are false.

6. A signature which is forged or made without the authority is wholly inoperative.a. Only the signature forged or made without

authority is inoperative, the instrument or other signatures which are genuine are affected.

b. Signature made with authority is inoperative.c. A signature which is not forged or made with authority is

wholly inoperative.d. Signature forged or made with authority is wholly

operative.7. R, debtor of S, wrote a promissory note payable to the order

of S. T, S’s brother, misrepresenting himself as S’s agent, obtained the note from R, then negotiated it to A after forging S’s signature. A indorsed it to B, who indorsed it to F, a holder in due course. May F recover from B?a. Yes, since the signature of S is immaterial, he being the

payee.

b. No, since the forgery of S’s signature results in the discharge of B.

c. Yes, since only the forged signature is inoperative and B is bound as indorser.

d. No, since the signature of S, the payee, was forged.

8. A found a check on the street, drawn by B against CHI Bank, with C as payee. A forged C’s signature as an indorser then indorsed it personally and delivered it to MET Bank. The latter, in turn, indorsed it to CHI Bank which charged it to the B’s account. B later sued CHI Bank but it set up the forgery as its defense.  Will it prosper?a. Yes, since forgery is only a personal defense.b. Yes, since CHI Bank is bound to know the

signature of B, its client.c. No, since B’s remedy is to run after the forger, A.d. No, since the payee’s signature has been forged.

9. Suppose C represents himself as Alex Santos when he is not to B.  Due to such misrepresentation, he obtained from B a note payable to the order of Alex Santos.  If B intends that the proceeds of the note will go to the real Alex Santos and not C, but to whom B issued the note on the belief that C was Alex Santos, would be a forgery. This is an example of:a. Fraudulent impersonationb. Fraud amounting to forgeryc. Double intent in fraudulent impersonationd. Fraud in factum

10. The effects of forgery of a signature are as follows except:a. That  the  signature  forged  or  made  without 

authority  is  wholly inoperativeb. That no right to retain the instrument, or to give

discharge thereof, c. to enforce payment thereof d. When the party against whom it its sought to

enforce such right is precluded from setting up the forgery or want of authority as a defense.

11. A holder in due course holds the instrument free from any defect of title of prior parties and free from defenses available to prior parties among themselves. An example of such a defense is –a. duress amounting to forgeryb. fraud in inducement

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c. alterationd. fraud in esse contractus

12. Forgery of bills of exchange may be subdivided into, a) forgery of an indorsement on the bill and b) forgery of the drawer’s signature, which may either be with acceptance by the drawee, ora. with acceptance but the bill is paid by the drawee.b. without acceptance but the bill is paid by the drawer.c. without acceptance but the bill is paid by the

drawee.d. with acceptance but the bill is paid by the drawer.

13. In case the bill is originally payable to bearer, the drawee may debit the drawer’s account in spite of the forged instruments. The reason is that:a. the forged instruments is necessary to the title of the

holder.b. the drawee can recover from the holder.c. the forged instruments is not necessary to the

title of the holder. The drawee cannot recover from the holder.

d. the drawee cannot recover from the holder since the forged instrument is necessary to the holder.

14. The following are precluded from raising the defense of forgery except:a. The forger as he cannot raise his own malfeasance as a

defenseb. The indorsees and persons negotiating the

instrument by delivery as they do not warranted that the instrument is genuine and in all respects what it purports to be.

c. Those who are barred by estoppels or by their own negligence from raising the defense of forgery.

d. The acceptor with respect to the signature of the drawer as he admits the existence of the drawer, the genuineness of his signature, and his capacity and authority to draw the instrument.

15. The rules on liabilities of parties on a forged documents in a promissory note are:Statement A: A party whose indorsement is forged on a

note payable to order and all parties prior to

him including the maker can be held liable by any holder.

Statement B : A party whose indorsement is forged on a noted originally payable to bearer and all other parties prior to him including the maker may be held liable by the holder in due course provided that it was mechanically complete before the forgery.

Statement C : A maker whose signature was forged cannot be held liable by any holder.

f. All statements are true.g. Both statements A and B are true.h. Both statements A and C are true.i. Both statements B and C are true.j. All statements are false.

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS LAW

FORGERY

1. Forged signature makes the instrument

a. wholly inoperative b. unenforceablec. invalidd. none of the above

2. Forgery is a real or absolute defense when

a. drawer is guilty of negligenceb. drawer whose signature was forged c. drawee’s negligenced. a&be. b&c

3. If a bank pays a forged check

a. bank is liableb. drawee bank bears the lossc. drawee bank considered as paying out of its fundsd. b&ce. all of the above

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4. In the case of PNB vs. CA, for bearer instrument the signature of payee or holder is

a. unnecessary to pass title to the instrument b. essential to transfer title to the instrumentc. necessary to indorse the instrumentd. unnecessary to indorse the instrumente. none of the above

5. Indorser of order instrument warrants that

a. instrument is genuine and in all respect what it purports to be

b. has a good title to itc. all prior parties had capacity to contractd. instrument is valid and subsistinge. all of the above

6. In the case of PNB vs. CA, for order instruments the signature of its rightful order is

a. unnecessary to pass the title to the instrumentb. essential to transfer title to the instrument c. necessary to indorse the instrumentd. unnecessary to indorse the instrumente. none of the above

7. Payment under a forged instrument is

a. violation of a bank’s dutyb. not the drawer’s order c. drawee’s bank right to reimbursementd. none of the above

8. In the case of Samsung vs. FEBTC, drawee who has paid upon the forged signature bears the loss except when

a. drawee’s negligenceb. negligence can be traced on the part of the drawer c. a&bd. none of the above

9. Fiduciary relationship exists between a bank and depositor where

a. simple care and diligence is requiredb. extraordinary care and diligence is requiredc. highest degree of care and diligence is required d. b&c

10. Concept of general indorser guarantees

a. all prior indorsementsb. only present indorsementsc. all prior indorsements including forged indorsement. d. None of the above

11. Chain of liability in cases involving forged indorsements

a. does not end with the drawee bank and pass liability back through the collection chain to the party who took from the forger and to the forger himself

b. ends with the drawee bankc. does not end with the drawee bank and collect

reimbursementd. a&c

12. Forge is real defense when

a. it can be presumedb. could be raised against any holder, including a holder

in due coursec. raised against a holderd. none of the above

13. Irrespective of good faith in paying a forged check

a. bank is not liableb. bank is liable c. bank and drawer are liabled. b&ce. none of the above

14. Forgery is committed through

a. dishonor of checksb. counterfeit and alteration

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c. counterfeit-making or fraudulent alteration of writing and may consist in the signing of another’s name or the alteration of an instrument in the name, amount, description of the person and the like, with intent thereby to defraud

d. none of the above

15. In the case of Samsung vs. FEBTC, condition which bars a party from setting up the defense of forgery

a. guilty of negligence b. guilty of fraudc. a&bd. none of the above

Warranties and Liabilities

1. A person becomes a party to an instrument by:a. certifying a checkb. accepting the instrument in which case the party

becomes an acceptorc. indorsing a bill or noted. signing the instrument

A person becomes a party to an instrument by signing his name thereon. The general rule is that no person is liable on an instrument unless his signature appears thereon.

2. The following are true about promissory note except:a. It must be in writing and signed by the maker.b. The maker is the primary liable as he is the one to

whom the holder will look first for payment and the one expected to pay.

c. Due presentment and due notice of dishonor are required for the purpose of charging the maker with liability.

d. A person placing his signature on the face of a note is prima facie a maker and liable as such

In promissory note, due presentment for payment and due notice of dishonor are not necessary for the purpose of charging the maker with liability, which is necessary, however, to fix the liability of any drawer or indorser.

3. A drawer’s liability to the holder arises after the following conditions are complied with except:

a. The bill is presented for acceptance or for payment, as the case may be, to the drawee.

b. The drawer promise to pay the bill absolutely whether it was accepted or paid.

c. The bill is dishonored by non-acceptance or non-presentment, as the case may be.

d. The necessary proceedings of dishonor are duly taken

The drawer does not promise to pay the bill absolutely, his liability to the holder, or to any subsequent indorser, who may be compelled to pay it, is only secondary. His liabilities are conditional and he engages to pay the bill only after certain conditions are complied with.

4. What may be the liability of the drawee to the drawer before acceptance?

a. A drawee is only secondary liable he is not obligated to the payee or any holder to accept the bill

b. A drawee of the bill is not liable to the drawer before acceptance, his liability arises only if he accepts by which he becomes an acceptor.

c. A drawee may be liable to the drawer for breach of contract if he refuses without valid reason to accept the bill.

d. A drawee is primarily bound on the instrument whether he accepts it or not.

As a rule, the drawee of a bill is not liable on the instrument before acceptance. He is not obligated to the payee or any holder to accept a bill although he may be liable to the drawer for breach of contract if he refuses without valid reason to accept the bill.

5. X draws on Y a bill for P1,000 payable 30 days after sight. If Y accepts the bill for P500 only, can the payee hold Y liable to the other P500 that he did not accept?

a. Yes. When Y accepted the bill, he becomes primarily bound on the instrument and he engages to pay it according to its terms, subject to no condition whatsoever.

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b. No. Y as an acceptor engages to pay only according to the tenor of his acceptance.

c. Yes. Because no one else would pay the balance of P500 other than Y.

d. No. X, as a drawer, is the one primarily liable.

While the maker of a note or the drawer of a bill engages to pay according to the tenor of the instrument, the acceptor engages to pay only according to the tenor of his acceptance, which is not the same as the tenor of the bill itself because the acceptance may be qualified.

Answer questions no. 6 and 7 based on the case in no. 5.

6. In no. 5 case, supposed W, the payee, altered the bill which was originally P1,000 to P1,500 and is accepted by Y for P1,500, how much is Y liable to A, a holder in due course – for P1,000 or P1,500?

a. Y should be liable to A for P1,500 because it is the tenor of his acceptance.

b. Y should be liable to A for P1,000 only because the collectible debt is only P1,000

c. Y should be liable to A for P1,500 because Y, as an acceptor, assented to the alteration.

d. Y should be liable to A for P1,000 only because a holder in due course may enforce payment of a materially altered instrument according to its original tenor only.

An acceptor could not have assented to the alteration by accepting an altered bill if he had no knowledge of the alteration. A holder in due course may enforce payment of a materially altered instrument not according to its altered tenor but according to its original tenor. (Sec. 124, par. 2)

7. If Y merely signs the bill as acceptor, when would Y be bound to pay?

a. As soon as he accepts it.b. 30 days after sight. c. After due presentment.d. Only when he is able to do so.

As an acceptor, Y is bound to pay unconditionally the bill according to its tenor which is the same as the tenor of his

acceptance. The instrument in no. 5 case is payable “30 days after sight.”

8. The following are true about an indorser and a drawer, except:

a. An indorser and a drawer are similar in that they are both secondarily liable on the instrument.

b. The liabilities of the drawer are conditional in the same manner as those of general indorser.

c. An indorser and a drawer both have warranties.

d. An indorser and a drawer are parties to a bill.

An indorser has warranties, while a drawer makes no warranties, but he engages to pay after certain conditions are complied with. (Secs. 61 and 66)

9. M makes a promissory note payable to bearer and delivers the same to P, who negotiates it to A by delivery. If the note is dishonored in the hands of A due to the insolvency of M, can A recover from P?

a. Yes. By indorsing the instrument to A, P warrants payment of the instrument.

b. No. Because M, as the maker, is the one primary liable.

c. Yes. Because if M is insolvent, P is the one secondary liable.

d. No. By indorsing the instrument to A, P does not warrant the solvency of M.

A cannot recover from P because P does not warrant M’s solvency. P would be liable, however, if he knew of M’s insolvency but concealed that fact from A for he warrants that “he has no knowledge of any fact which would impair the validity of the instrument or render it useless.” (Sec. 65,(d))

10. In no. 9 case, supposed the note is negotiated by P to A, and A to B, all by delivery, is P liable to B for concealing the fact that M is insolvent?

a. Yes. Because P indorsed the instrument notwithstanding the fact that M is insolvent.

b. No. Because the warranties of P extend only to A, his immediate transferee.

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c. Yes. P and A are both liable to B as the general indorsers.

d. No. Because M, as the maker, is the one primary liable.

When the negotiation is by delivery only, the warranty extends in favor of no holder other than the immediate transferee. In the instant case, the warranties of P extend only to A his immediate transferee. A, of course, is liable to B, his immediate transferee. (Section 65)

11. If an indorser writes in addition to his signature on the back of the instrument, “I hereby guarantee payment of this instrument”, is he discharged from liability for lack of due presentment or due notice of dishonor?

a. Yes. A person signing his name on the back of the instrument is a general indorser and liable as such. Being an indorser, he is chargeable only after presentment and notice of dishonor.

b. No. By guaranteeing the payment, he becomes a guarantor who is now jointly liable with the principal debtor.

c. Yes. Since he did not expressly stipulate his intention to be bound as a guarantor.

d. No. He waives the need for presentment, protest, or notice of dishonor but his liability is only subsidiary.

If an indorser indicates his intention to be bound as guarantor, he is not discharged from liability merely because of the lack of due presentment or due notice of dishonor. As a guarantor, he waives the need for presentment, protest, or notice of dishonor. Unlike, however, an indorser, a guarantor is liable only subsidiarily after the assets of the principal debtor have been exhausted. (Art. 2058, Civil Code)

12. M issues a promissory note to P for P500 payable on demand. P indorses the note to A. Upon being sued by A, M claims that the agreement between him and P was to pay only P300. Is the defense of M correct?

a. Yes. Because he is the party privy in making the promissory note.

b. No. Because oral agreement is inferior to the actual figure on the instrument.

c. Yes. Because P altered the amount payable.d. No Because M admits the existence of P and

his then capacity to indorse it.

Upon being sued by A, M cannot say that the agreement between him and P was to pay only P300. Neither can he allege that P is a non existent or fictitious person. He is also precluded from setting up such defense as minority, insanity, or ultra vires act of corporation.

13. R draws on W a bill for P500 payable 30 days after sight. Upon presentment for payment, W paid the bill without proper acceptance. Is R discharged from his obligation?

a. Yes. Because there is no debt anymore.b. No. Because payment by the drawee may not be

considered as equivalent of acceptance.c. Yes. Because payment amount to more than

an acceptance.d. No. Because payment by the drawee does not imply

assent to his obligation.

While it is true that payment by the drawee may not be considered as equivalent of acceptance, payment implies not only acceptance but also complaiance with drawee's obligation. Indeed, payment amounts to more than an acceptance, for the secon dis an obligation to pay, the first, a discharge of indebtedness.

14. The phrase "to any subsequent indorser" refers to:a. indorsers in good faithb. indorsers without any knowledge of any fact which

would impair the validity of the instrument or render it useless.

c. indorsers who is obliged to pay.d. indorsers between the drawer and the holder.

The phrase "to any subsequent indorser" refers to any indorsers between the drawer and the holder. They may also be called as intervening indorsers.

15. A qualified indorser is liable to the following except:a. Lack of good title to the instrument indorsedb. lack of capacity to contract on the part of prior

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d. forgery

The effect of qualified indorsement is merely to limit his liability. He is secondarily liable for breach of his warranties as an indorser under Section 65. Warranty liability is still present even if indorsement is qualified unless such indorsement specifically excludes warranties. But the qualified indorser is not liable to the indorsee if the instrument is dishonored for some other reason like the insolvency of the person primarily liable

Multiple Choice Questions in Negotiable Instruments (Section 1-9)

1. Which of the following renders the instrument non-negotiable?a. An indication of a particular fund our of which

reimbursement is to be madeb. An indication of a particular account to be debited with

the amountc. A statement of the transaction which gives rise to the

instrumentd. An order or promise to pay out of a particular fund

Answer : D; the promise is conditional (Sec. 3)

e. The following instruments were presented to you for evaluation:I. “Pay to the order of A, P20,000.”II. “Pay to the order of A P20,000 or deliver to him a piano

of the same value, at his option.”III. “Pay to the order of A P20,000 or deliver to him a TV of

the same value.”IV. “Pay to the order of A a piano worth P20,000.”

Assuming all the other requisites of negotiability are present, which of the foregoing instruments are not negotiable?a. Instruments I and II b. Instruments I

and IIIb. Instruments II and III d. Instruments III and IV

Answer: D; Sec. 5

c. The following are functions of a negotiable instrument. Choose the exception:

a. It is a substitute for money.b. It increases credit circulation.c. It increases purchasing power in circulation.d. It extinguishes obligation if its delivery is accepted by

the creditor.Answer: D

e. Which of the following instruments is not negotiable for the reason that the instrument is not payable at a determinable future time?a. 30 days after demand, drawer A directs B to pay C or

order P10,000.b. 20 days after the death of Z, I promise to pay to the

order of B, P10,000. Sgd. Q10 days after A passes the Bar exams, I promise to pay to the order of B P10,000. Sgd. CSgd. B

Answer: C

c. Which of the following is negotiable?a. “I promise to pay B or order P20,000 if he will pass the

Bar exams on 2013.” (Sgd.) Ab. “I promise to pay B or order P20,000 in four

instalments.” (Sgd. A)c. “I promise to pay B or order P20,000, 30 days after the

death of his father.” (Sgd.) Ad. “I promise to pay B, P20,000.” (Sgd.) A

Answer: C

e. Which of the following instruments is not negotiable for the reason that the instrument is not payable at a determinable future time?a. “On the death of X. I promise to pay to the order of B

P1,000.” (Sgd) Ab. “On or before October 30, 2015, I will promise to pay B

or his order P10,000.” (Sgd A)c. Sixty days after sight, I promise to pay to the order of B

P5.000.” (Sgd.) Ad. “Ten days before the death of X, I promise to pay B or

his order P10,000.” (Sgd. ) A

Answer: D

e. Which of the following instruments is negotiable?a. “Pay to B or order P1,000 and reimburse yourself out of

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my money in your hands.” (Sgd.)A/(to C)b. “I hereby authorize you to pay P1,000 on your account

to the order of X.” (Sgd.) Ac. “I promise to pay X or order P1,000 in or before October

25.” (Sgd. )Ad. “Please let the bearer have P1,000 and place to my

account and you will oblige.” (Sgd.) A

Answer: Ae. A certificate of stock is not a negotiable instrument because

it lacks the requirement of:a. The instrument must be in writing and signed by the

maker or drawer.b. It must contain an unconditional promise or order to pay

a sum certain in money.c. It must be payable to bearer or order.d. It must be payable on demand, or at fixed determinable

future time.

Answer: B

e. An instrument is considered payable on demand:a. When no time of payment is requiredb. When payable to orderc. When the last indorsement is in blank d. When the last indorsement is restricted

Answer: A

e. Which of the following is not negotiable?a. “Pay to C or order, P20,000 with interest at 2.5%.” To

XY, signed: CBb. “Pay to the order of C within six months from date the

sum of P20,000 with interest at 12% per annum.” To TP, signed: XY.

c. “Pay to C or bearer P20,000 six months after date. If not paid on due date, I agree to pay collection and attorney’s fees.” To MN, signed: DG.

d. “Pay to C or order P20,000 on instalment.” To OP, signed: AB.

Answer: D

e. When is a negotiable instrument payable to order?a. When payable to the order of a specified person of to

him or his orderb. When payable to the order of a fictitious or non-existing

person, an such fact is known to the person making itc. When the name of the payee does not purport to be the

name of any persond. When the only or last indorsement is an indorsement in

blankAnwer: A

e. “I promise to pay to bearer, Juan dela Cruz, the sum of P20,000..” (Sgd.) Jose dela Cruz. The promissory note is: a. Negotiable promissory note payable on demandb. Negotiable promissory note payable to orderc. Negotiable promissory note payable to bearerd. Non-negotiable

Answer: D

e. One of the requisites of a negotiable instrument is that it must contain an unconditional promise or order to pay a sum certain in money. Which of the following denoted non-negotiablity?a. I promise to pay to the order of L the sum of $900 at the

DBP Manila.b. I promise to pay to the order of Y the sum of $600 and to

deliver one-fourth of the rice harvest in my farm.c. I promise to pay N or bearer in Manila the sum of

P20,000 in Philippine pesos or in US dollars.d. I promise to pay E or bearer the sum of P27,000 in

Philippine pesos or in US dollars, at the option of the holder.

Answer: B

e. “ I promise to pay to the order of X P10,000 30 days after date.” (Sgd.) Y, dated blank.

“Pay to the order of X P10,000 30 days after sight.” To Y (Sgd.) Z, dated 08/30/2012.

1st rule: The maturity date of the above promissory note will be counted 30 days from date of the instrument.2nd rule: The maturity date of the above bill of exchange will be counted 30 days from the date the instrument is accepted by Y.

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a. Both rules are wrong.b. Both rules are correct.c. 1st rule is correct, 2nd rule is wrong.d. 1st rule is wrong, 2nd rule is correct.

Answer: D

e. Which of the following is non-negotiable?a. “I promise to pay A or order P20,000.” (Sgd.) Db. “I promise to pay A of order P20,000 on June 30.” (Sgd.)

Bc. “I agree to pay to the order of A P30,000.” (Sgd.) Bd. “Good for P20,000 to A or order.” (Sgd.) C

Answer B

WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIESWARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES1.1. On the right bottom margin of PN appeared the signature of theOn the right bottom margin of PN appeared the signature of the

corporation’s president and treasurer above their printedcorporation’s president and treasurer above their printed names with the phrase “and in his personal capacity.” Thenames with the phrase “and in his personal capacity.” The corporation failed to pay its obligation. Are the officerscorporation failed to pay its obligation. Are the officers primarily liable? primarily liable? A.A. YES, the president and treasurer acted as accommodationYES, the president and treasurer acted as accommodation

party. Accommodation party is always primarily liable.party. Accommodation party is always primarily liable.B.B. YES, the officers the officers who places their signature onYES, the officers the officers who places their signature on

the note are prima facie makers and liable as such.the note are prima facie makers and liable as such.C.C. NO, the officers in this case acted thus accommodationNO, the officers in this case acted thus accommodation

party thus, they are only secondarily liable.party thus, they are only secondarily liable.D.D. NO, the corporate has separate juridical personality distinctNO, the corporate has separate juridical personality distinct

from its officers, thus, the officers signing the PN only actedfrom its officers, thus, the officers signing the PN only acted as guarantor. Hence, liability is only secondary. as guarantor. Hence, liability is only secondary.

AnswerB. AnswerB. Reason:Reason: Persons who write their names on the face of the Persons who write their names on the face of the promissory notes are makers and are liable as such. promissory notes are makers and are liable as such. TheThe officers are co-makersofficers are co-makers and as such, they cannot escape and as such, they cannot escape liability arising therefrom. (Republic Planters bank v. CA, GRliability arising therefrom. (Republic Planters bank v. CA, GR No. 93073, Dec. 21, 1992)No. 93073, Dec. 21, 1992)

2.2. Does the indorser warrant the solvency of the prior parties? Does the indorser warrant the solvency of the prior parties? A.A. YES, in all cases. YES, in all cases. B.B. Yes, if he is a general indorser. Yes, if he is a general indorser. C.C. No. The general indorser does not warrant solvency of priorNo. The general indorser does not warrant solvency of prior

parties. parties. D.D. No, the indorser only warrants the solvency of theNo, the indorser only warrants the solvency of the

immediate transferor. immediate transferor. Answer B. Answer B.

Reason:Reason: The general indorser warrants the solvency of prior The general indorser warrants the solvency of prior parties while qualified indorser does not. parties while qualified indorser does not.

3.3. Who among the following is secondarily liable? Who among the following is secondarily liable? A.A. Juan, the maker of a promissory note who thereafterJuan, the maker of a promissory note who thereafter

delivered it to Pedrodelivered it to PedroB.B. Bingo, the drawer of a bill payable to Carlos or orderBingo, the drawer of a bill payable to Carlos or orderC.C. Charlie, who accepts the bill of exchange payable to DarlingCharlie, who accepts the bill of exchange payable to Darling

or orderor orderD.D. Denver, who is named as a drawee but refused to acceptDenver, who is named as a drawee but refused to accept

the instrument when presented by the payee. the instrument when presented by the payee. Answer: BAnswer: BReason:Reason: Drawer, is a always secondarily liable. Drawer, is a always secondarily liable.

4.4. X draws a check against his current account with MayamanX draws a check against his current account with Mayaman Bank in favor of Y. Although X does not have sufficient funds,Bank in favor of Y. Although X does not have sufficient funds, the bank honors the check when it is presented for payment.the bank honors the check when it is presented for payment. Apparently, X has conspired with the bank’s bookkeeper so thatApparently, X has conspired with the bank’s bookkeeper so that his ledger card would show that he still has sufficient funds.his ledger card would show that he still has sufficient funds. The bank files an action for recovery of the amount paid to YThe bank files an action for recovery of the amount paid to Y because the case presented has no sufficient funds. Canbecause the case presented has no sufficient funds. Can Mayaman Bank recover from Y? Mayaman Bank recover from Y? A.A. YES, the bank can recover from Y, the latter being not aYES, the bank can recover from Y, the latter being not a

holder in due course.holder in due course.B.B. YES, the bank can recover from Y there being no sufficientYES, the bank can recover from Y there being no sufficient

funds on the account of the drawer.funds on the account of the drawer.C.C. NO, the bank cannot recover from Y, the former being aNO, the bank cannot recover from Y, the former being a

drawee-acceptor.drawee-acceptor.D.D. NO, the bank cannot recover from Y, the former beingNO, the bank cannot recover from Y, the former being

negligent. negligent.

Answer: C. Answer: C. Reason:Reason: When the bank honored the check, it became an When the bank honored the check, it became an acceptor. As acceptor, the bank became primarily and directlyacceptor. As acceptor, the bank became primarily and directly liable to payee/holder Y.liable to payee/holder Y.

5.5. The acceptor warrants the following EXCEPTThe acceptor warrants the following EXCEPTA.A. Existence of the drawerExistence of the drawerB.B. Genuineness of the indorser’s signatureGenuineness of the indorser’s signatureC.C. Existence of the payeeExistence of the payeeD.D. Authority and capacity to draw the billAuthority and capacity to draw the billAnswerAnswer B. B. Reason:Reason: The acceptor does not admit the genuineness of the The acceptor does not admit the genuineness of the indorser’s signature because it is only the signature of theindorser’s signature because it is only the signature of the drawer that he warrants although the purported indorsementdrawer that he warrants although the purported indorsement

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was on the bill at the time it was accepted. (First nat. bank v.was on the bill at the time it was accepted. (First nat. bank v. Northwestern Nat. Bank).Northwestern Nat. Bank).

Portia issued a PN payable to Juliet or bearer. Juliet indorsed thePortia issued a PN payable to Juliet or bearer. Juliet indorsed the note to Romeo. Romeo placed the note in his drawer, which wasnote to Romeo. Romeo placed the note in his drawer, which was stolen by the janitor William. William indorsed the note to Antoniostolen by the janitor William. William indorsed the note to Antonio who in turn delivered It to Shylock, a holder in due course, withoutwho in turn delivered It to Shylock, a holder in due course, without indorsement.indorsement.

6.6. What is the liability of Portia to Shylock? What is the liability of Portia to Shylock?A.A. PrimaryPrimaryB.B. SecondarySecondaryC.C. Not liable at allNot liable at allD.D. Discharged from payment thereofDischarged from payment thereof

AnsweAnswer A.r A.Reason:Reason: Portia is the maker of PN, thus she is primarily liable Portia is the maker of PN, thus she is primarily liable to Shylock, a holder in due course. The presence of specialto Shylock, a holder in due course. The presence of special indorsements on the PN does not detract the fact that theindorsements on the PN does not detract the fact that the bearer instrument is always negotiable by mere delivery. bearer instrument is always negotiable by mere delivery.

7.7. What is the liability of Juliet to Shylock? What is the liability of Juliet to Shylock? A.A. PrimaryPrimaryB.B. SecondarySecondaryC.C. Not liable at allNot liable at allD.D. Discharged from payment thereofDischarged from payment thereofAnswer:Answer: B. B.Reason:Reason: Juliet, Juliet, as a general indorseras a general indorser is liable to Shylock is liable to Shylock

secondarily. secondarily.

8.8. What is liability of Romeo to Shylock? What is liability of Romeo to Shylock? A.A. PrimaryPrimaryB.B. SecondarySecondaryC.C. Not liable at allNot liable at allD.D. Discharged from payment thereofDischarged from payment thereof

AnswerAnswer C. C.Reason:Reason: Romeo is not liable to Shylock because his Romeo is not liable to Shylock because his signature was forged. He can raise the defense of forgery. signature was forged. He can raise the defense of forgery.

9.9. An indorser is liable to the following EXCEPT: An indorser is liable to the following EXCEPT: A.A. All indorsers subsequent to himAll indorsers subsequent to himB.B. All indorsers prior to himAll indorsers prior to himC.C. Any holder in any orderAny holder in any order

D.D. None of the above.None of the above.Answer:Answer: A AReason: Reason: Every indorser is liable to all indorsers subsequentEvery indorser is liable to all indorsers subsequent to him , but not those indorsers prior to himto him , but not those indorsers prior to him. .

10.10. As a general rule, an agent or broker who negotiates anAs a general rule, an agent or broker who negotiates an instrument without indorsement is liable as: instrument without indorsement is liable as: A.A. Maker or drawerMaker or drawerB.B. Accommodation partyAccommodation partyC.C. General indorserGeneral indorserD.D. Qualified indorserQualified indorser

AnswerAnswer C CReasonReason Sec. 69 NIL. The agent or broker who negotiates an Sec. 69 NIL. The agent or broker who negotiates an instrument without indorsement incurs all liabilitiesinstrument without indorsement incurs all liabilities prescribed to a general indorser unless he discloses theprescribed to a general indorser unless he discloses the name of his principal and the fact that he is only acting asname of his principal and the fact that he is only acting as an agent. an agent.

11.11. The following are warranties provided by the personThe following are warranties provided by the person negotiating an instrument EXCEPT: negotiating an instrument EXCEPT: A.A. That the instrument is genuine and in all respects what itThat the instrument is genuine and in all respects what it

purports to bepurports to beB.B. That he has a good title to itThat he has a good title to itC.C. That all prior parties had capacity to contractThat all prior parties had capacity to contractD.D. That he has knowledge of any fact which would impair theThat he has knowledge of any fact which would impair the

validity of the instrument or render it useless. validity of the instrument or render it useless.

AnswerAnswer: D: DReason:Reason: A person negotiating an instrument warrants that A person negotiating an instrument warrants that he has NO knowledge of any fact which would impair thehe has NO knowledge of any fact which would impair the validity of the instrument or render it useless. validity of the instrument or render it useless.

12.12. Can a collecting bank debit the account of the depositor whenCan a collecting bank debit the account of the depositor when the check indorsed to it were forged? the check indorsed to it were forged?

A.A. YES, because the depositor of a check as indorser warrants thatYES, because the depositor of a check as indorser warrants that it is genuine and in all respect what it purports to be.it is genuine and in all respect what it purports to be.

B.B. YES, because the depositor of a check as holder warrants thatYES, because the depositor of a check as holder warrants that the check is free from any defect that impair the validity of thethe check is free from any defect that impair the validity of the instrument or render it uselessinstrument or render it useless

C.C. NO, the collecting bank was negligent, thus it cannot recover.NO, the collecting bank was negligent, thus it cannot recover.

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D.D. NO, the collecting bank has no authority to debit until notice ofNO, the collecting bank has no authority to debit until notice of dishonor has been given. dishonor has been given.

Answer:Answer: B BReason:Reason: When checks deposited had forged indorsements and When checks deposited had forged indorsements and the collecting bank as a consequence of such forgery, wasthe collecting bank as a consequence of such forgery, was made to pay the drawee bank, the collecting bank can debitmade to pay the drawee bank, the collecting bank can debit the account of the depositor for his breach of warranty. (Jai-alaithe account of the depositor for his breach of warranty. (Jai-alai Corp. of the Phil V. BPI, G.R. No. L-39432, August 6, 1975)Corp. of the Phil V. BPI, G.R. No. L-39432, August 6, 1975)

13.13. Brad indorsed a check to Angelina. Julie stole the check fromBrad indorsed a check to Angelina. Julie stole the check from Angelina, forged the latter’s signature and indorsed it to Pitt.Angelina, forged the latter’s signature and indorsed it to Pitt. Holly Bank encashed the check upon presentment thereof byHolly Bank encashed the check upon presentment thereof by Pitt. Is the bank liable? Pitt. Is the bank liable? A.A. YES, it is the primary duty of the bank to know that theYES, it is the primary duty of the bank to know that the

check was duly endorsed by the original payee. check was duly endorsed by the original payee. B.B. YES, the bank who encashed a stolen check always bearsYES, the bank who encashed a stolen check always bears

the loss. the loss. C.C. NO, the bank is only bound to know the signature of theNO, the bank is only bound to know the signature of the

drawee, not of the payeedrawee, not of the payeeD.D. NO, the bank can raise the defense of forgery since theNO, the bank can raise the defense of forgery since the

payee’s signature was forged. payee’s signature was forged. Answer:Answer: A. A.Reason:Reason: The bank has the primary duty to know that check The bank has the primary duty to know that check was duly indorsed by the original payee and, where it pays thewas duly indorsed by the original payee and, where it pays the amount of the checks to a third person who has forged theamount of the checks to a third person who has forged the signature of the payee, the loss falls on the bank who encashedsignature of the payee, the loss falls on the bank who encashed the checks. A bank engaged in business is invested with publicthe checks. A bank engaged in business is invested with public interest and its duty to protect its clients and all persons whointerest and its duty to protect its clients and all persons who transacts with it. (Traders Royal bank v. RPN, G.R. No. 138510,transacts with it. (Traders Royal bank v. RPN, G.R. No. 138510, Oct. 10, 2002)Oct. 10, 2002)

14.14. The following are the liabilities of an acceptor EXCEPT: The following are the liabilities of an acceptor EXCEPT: A.A. Engages to pay according to the original tenor of the billEngages to pay according to the original tenor of the billB.B. Admits the existence of the drawer, the genuineness of hisAdmits the existence of the drawer, the genuineness of his

signature, and his capacity and authority to draw thesignature, and his capacity and authority to draw the instrumentinstrument

C.C. Admits the existence of the payeeAdmits the existence of the payeeD.D. Admits the capacity of the payee to indorse. Admits the capacity of the payee to indorse. Answer Answer AAReason:Reason: The acceptor engages to pay according to the TENOR The acceptor engages to pay according to the TENOR

OF HIS ACCEPTANCE. OF HIS ACCEPTANCE.

15.15. Mariah issued a check to Carrie. Carrie subsequently indorsedMariah issued a check to Carrie. Carrie subsequently indorsed it to Celine. When Celine is about to encash the check, theit to Celine. When Celine is about to encash the check, the drawee, Superbank refused to encash it due to insufficiency ofdrawee, Superbank refused to encash it due to insufficiency of funds. Celine sued Carrie for payment of money. Carrie movedfunds. Celine sued Carrie for payment of money. Carrie moved for dismissal of the case on the contention that Mariah is anfor dismissal of the case on the contention that Mariah is an indispensable party. Does the argument hold water? indispensable party. Does the argument hold water? A.A. YES, there is privity between the drawer and the holderYES, there is privity between the drawer and the holderB.B. YES, the drawer is liable together with the indorser. YES, the drawer is liable together with the indorser. C.C. NO, there is no privity between the drawer and the holder. NO, there is no privity between the drawer and the holder. D.D. NO, indorsers are always secondarily liable. NO, indorsers are always secondarily liable.

Answer:Answer: C CReason:Reason: The drawer is merely secondarily liable. The indorser The drawer is merely secondarily liable. The indorser (Carrie in the above case) warranted that upon due(Carrie in the above case) warranted that upon due presentment, the checks were to be accepted or paid, or both,presentment, the checks were to be accepted or paid, or both, according to their tenor, and in case they were dishonored, sheaccording to their tenor, and in case they were dishonored, she would pay the corresponding amount. After instrument iswould pay the corresponding amount. After instrument is dishonored by non-payment, indorsers cease to be secondarilydishonored by non-payment, indorsers cease to be secondarily liable. They become principal debtors whose liability becomesliable. They become principal debtors whose liability becomes identical to that of the original obligor. (Tuason v. Heirs ofidentical to that of the original obligor. (Tuason v. Heirs of Bartolome ramos, G.R. No. 156262, July 14, 2005)Bartolome ramos, G.R. No. 156262, July 14, 2005)

Patrick Famillaran1. The following are instances when a negotiable instrument is

considered to be dishonored except.a) If it is not accepted when presented for acceptance.b) If it is not paid when presented for payment at maturity.c) If presentment is excused or waived and the instrument is past due and unpaid.d) All of the above.

Answer: D

2. Who are entitled to notice of dishonor?a) Makerb) Acceptorc) Drawer, indorsers or their agentsd) Drawee

Answer: C

3. The Notice of Dishonor shall be in

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a) Writingb) Mere oral notice will sufficec) Both a and bd) None of the above

Answer: C

4. When the maturity of payment falls on a Sunday, when shall be the presentment for payment?a) The next succeeding business day.b) The last working day prior to that Sunday.c) The Friday before the Sunday.d) The Saturday before the Sunday.

Answer: A

5. The instrument without grace falls due on April 30, 2006 which is a Sunday, when shall be the presentment for payment? a) Any time before the maturity date.b) April 30, 2006 for it is the maturity date.c) May 1, 2006 for it is the next day after April 30, 2006 which falls on a Sunday.d) May 2, 2006.

Answer: D

6. Is the Notice of Dishonor needs to be signed?a) Yes, for a signature signifies acceptance.b) No, a written notice that is not signed would not invalidate it.c) Yes, to be sure that there is consent from the person who issued it. d) No, as long as it is in possession of a holder in due course.

Answer: B

7. Waiver of protest constitutesa) Waiver of formal protest.b) Waiver of presentment.c) Waiver of Notice of Dishonor.d) A and B only.e) B and C only.f) A and C only.

g) All of the above.h) None of the above.

Answer: G

8. May a Bill of Exchange be addressed to more than one drawee?a) Yes, as long as the drawees are not alternative or in succession.b) Yes, c) No, the drawee must be specific.d) No, for it might cause confussion.

Answer: A

9. Instances wherein a bill of exchange may be treated as promissory note except.a) When the drawer and drawee are the same person.b) The drawee is a fictitious personc) When the drawee refuses to honor the bill.d) The drawee has no capacity contract.

Answer: C

10. All are true about a check excepta) Always drawn on a bank or banker.b) Supposed to be drawn against previous deposit of funds.c) Payable on demand or at a fixed and determinable future time.d) Need not be presented for acceptance

Answer: C

11. In banking practice, a check will be considered stale if not presented for payment after its issue within

a) 1 year.b) 6 months.c) 4 months.d) 8 months.

Answer: B

12. The following are cases where notice of dishonor is not required to be given to an indorser, except

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a) Where the indorser is the person to whom the instrument is presented for payment.b) When the drawee is a fictitious person and the indorser was aware of that fact at the time he indorsed the instrument. c) When the holder is a holder in due course.d) Where the instrument was made for his accommodation.

Answer: C

13. The following are effects of a bank certifying a check excepta) Making the bank primary liable on the check.b) The drawer may issue a stop payment order.c) It discharges persons secondarily liable if procured by the holder.d) It is equivalent to acceptance.

Answer: B

14. How shall a Notice of Dishonor be given to joint parties who are not partners?

a) You can give the Notice to any of the parties.b) There should only be one specific person who shall accept the notice for the partners.c) Notice is not required to be given to all parties as long as it is given to the majority of the parties.d) Notice must be given to each of them unless one has the authority to receive it for the others.

Answer: D

15. (1) A check is always drawn on a bank or banker and always payable on demand.

(2) A bill of exchange may not be drawn on a bank and need not be drawn against a deposit.

a) 1 is correct and 2 is wrong.b) 1 is wrong and 2 is correct.c) Both are correct.d) Both are wrong.

Answer: C

1. The following are material alterations except:

a. Substituting the words “or bearer” for “Order”b. Writing “protest waived” above a blank indorsementc. Changing the date from which interest is to rund. Changing “I promise to pay” to “we promise to

pay2. Any change in the instrument which affects or changes the

the liability of the parties in any way.a. Material alterationb. Immaterial alterationc. Spoliationd. Material particular

3. Changes in the following constitutes material alteration excepta. Dateb. Sum payablec. Interestd. Serial number

4. When the date of the instrument is in blank. The ______ may fill the blank by writing the date intended.a. Payeeb. Draweec. Holderd. Maker

5. What acts are necessary to complete an instrument?a. Mechanical act of writing, and deliveryb. Mechanical act of writing, or deliveryc. Mechanical act of writing, and issuingd. Mechanical act of writing, or issuing

6. In order that a person may have a prima facie authority to convert a signature on a blank paper into a negotiable instrument and fill it up for any amount, the following must be present. Except.a. The blank paper bears the name of the payeeb. The blank paper bears the signature of the maker or

drawerc. It was delivered by the person making the signatured. It was delivered in order that the paper may be

converted into a negotiable instrument7. When may blanks in the document be filled?

a. When an instrument is wanting in any material particulars

b. When an instrument is not deliveredc. When an instrument is negotiatedd. When an instrument is assigned

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8. When an instrument is a mechanically incomplete but delivered instrument, any person who becomes a party thereto after its completion shall be liable to:a. A holder in due courseb. Any holderc. Makerd. Indorser

9. It operate as a prima facie authority to fill up an instrument as such for any amounta. Indorsementb. Signaturec. Blank paperd. Delivery

10. Alteration by a stranger is calleda. Spoliationb. Forgeryc. Mechanical actd. Ultra vires act

11. This means the transfer of the possession of the instrument by the maker or drawer with the intent to transfer title to the payeea. Deliveryb. Issuec. Assignd. Transfer

12. ABC signs a piece of paper and delivers it to XYZ with the intention of making the instrument negotiablea. XYZ can fill it up for any amountb. XYZ has implied authority to complete itc. A and Bd. None of the above

13. It is the first delivery of the instrument complete in form to a person who takes it as a holdera. Assignmentb. Negotiationc. Issuanced. Indorsement

14. A signature on a blank paper delivered by the person making the signature in order that the paper may be converted into a negotiable instrument operates as a __________ authority to fill it up as such for any amounta. Absoluteb. Generalc. Speciald. Prima facie

15. The writing of the signature on a paper attached to the negotiable instrumenta. Allongeb. Procurationc. Forgeryd. alteration

Reiner O. Querubin

Negotiable Instruments LawAtty. Ma. Ella Cecilia Escalante Dumlao1st Semester 2012-2013

1. An instrument “Payable to Angel Locsin or order the sum of P1, 000. Signed X” is:

a. Non-negotiable b. A bearer instrument since it is an instrument payable to

the order of a fictitious person.c. Negotiable because it complies with the requisites

of negotiability.d. A bearer instrument since the name of the payee does

not purport to be the name of any person.

2. The negotiable character of an instrument otherwise negotiable is not affected when it gives the _______ an election to require something to be done in lieu of payment in money.

a. Holderb. Drawerc. Draweed. Maker

3. Which of the following is a negotiable instrument?a. Bondsb. Postal Money Orderc. Trust Receiptd. Treasury Warrant

4. The liability of the drawee is: a. Zero liabilityb. Primaryc. Secondary before acceptanced. Secondary after acceptance

5. Which of the following is not a bearer instrument?a. Pay to cashb. Pay to the order of the king of Atlantis

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c. Pay to john doe or orderd. Pay to the bearer, X

6. Insertion of a wrong date:a. Avoids the instrument in the hands of a holder in due

courseb. Avoids the instrument in the hands of any holderc. Does not avoid the instrument in the hands of a

holder in due coursed. Does not avoid the instrument in the hands of any holder

7. Which of the following do not destroy the negotiability of an instrument?

a. Alternative Draweesb. Joint Draweesc. Drawees in successiond. None of the above

8. When no time for payment is expressed, it is :a. Payable on demandb. Payable on a period fixed by the courtc. Payable on the date subsequently agreed upond. Payable based on the circumstances of each instrument

9. Which of the following is not one of the requisites in order that an agent who signs a negotiable instrument escapes personal liability?

a. Duly authorizedb. Such authorization must be in writingc. Adding words to his signature indicating that he signs as

an agentd. Disclosed his principal

10. I promise to pay X or order P 1,000.

(Signed) YTo : Z

The instrument is:a. A promissory note since it contains the word

“promise”b. A bill of exchange because it is addressed to a

drawee

c. Non-negotiable because it is ambiguous and therefore does not conform to the requisites of negotiability

d. Either a promissory note or a bill of exchange

11. An instrument with the words “I promise to pay” signed by two or more persons give rise to:

a. No Liabilityb. Joint Liabilityc. Solidary Liabilityd. Either Joint or Solidary Liability depending on the holder

12. An instrument payable on February 29, 2015 is payable on:a. Either on February 28, 2015 or on March 1, 2015b. Demand since the date February 29, 2015 does not existc. Date fixed by courtd. February 29, 2016, the nearest year in which the month

of February has 29 days

13. An instrument payable to ______ (blank) or order is:a. Negotiable since the holder may insert the name of the

payeeb. A bearer instrument because the name of the payee does

not purport to be the name of any personc. Negotiable since it can be proven by extrinsic evidence

who the intended payee isd. Non-negotiable

14. If the signature is so placed upon the instrument that it is not clear in what capacity the person intended to sign, he is deemed :

a. Not a party to the instrumentb. A maker or a drawerc. Indorserd. Holder in due course

15. Acceleration clause dependent on the ________ makes the instrument non-negotiable.

a. Holderb. Maker or drawerc. Draweed. All of the above since the time of payment is not on

demand, or at fixed, or determinable future time

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Choose the best answer.

1. Lando issued a promissory note in favor of Eva and authorized the

latter to fill up the amount in blank with his loan account in the amount of P10,000.00. However, Eva inserted P100,000.00 in

violation of the instruction given to her by Lando. Eva negotiated the note to Juan who had knowledge of the infirmity. Juan, in turn, negotiated

the note to Danilo for value and who had no knowledge of the infirmity

of the instrument. Supposed Danilo negotiated the note to Bobby forvalue but with knowledge of the infirmity, can Bobby enforce the

note to Lando?

a. Yes, because Bobby took the instrument from Danilo, a holder in due course.b. Yes, because Bobby did not participate in the breach of trust committed by Eva against Lando.c. No, because Bobby had knowledge of the breach of trust committed by Eva against Lando.d. No, because Lando is not a holder in due course.

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 140-141 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

2. Aldo purchase an overdue negotiable promissory note signed by Bobby. Therefore, Aldo is not a holder in due course. Can Aldo still enforce the instrument to Booby and held the latter still liable for the amount stipulated in the instrument?

a. No, because the promissory note is already overdue.b. No, because Aldo is not a holder in due course. c. Yes, because the Negotiable Instrument Law does not provide that a holder who is not a holder in due course may not recover on the instrument in any case.

d. Yes, because Booby cannot raise the defense that the promissory note is overdue.

(Source: Chan Wan vs. Tan Kim, G.R. No. L-15380, September 30, 1960, 109 Phil. 706)

3. Azalea has with her a postdated check in the amount of P10,000.00. Azalea needs money so she asks Betty to discount her check. In return for Azalea’s check, Betty issued a check in favor of Azalea less the agreed interest. Which of the following statement is not correct?

a. Betty is a holder for value if Azalea already encashed the check.b. Betty is a holder for value when the check she issued was impaired without her fault.c. Betty is a holder for value if Azalea negotiated the check to a third person who is a holder in due course.d. Betty can never be a holder for value.

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 132 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

4. Who is a “holder” contemplated in the Negotiable Instruments Law?

a. the payee in a bearer instrumentb. the payee or the indorsee of a bill or note who is

in possession of the instrument, or the bearer thereofc. the bearer of an order instrumentd. the holder of a bearer instrument

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 121 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

5. Guianne issued a postdated cross-check in favor of Ryan for the payment of dental chair which the latter promised to deliver. Ryan negotiated the check to Jessica at a discount.

Jessica did not ask Ryan the purpose of crossing the check. Ryan, on the other hand, failed to deliver the dental chair so

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Guianne ordered the drawee bank to “STOP PAYMENT” of the check. Efforts of Jessica to collect from Guianne failed. Can Jessica may held Guianne liable for the amount of the check?

a. Yes, Guianne is liable for the check because Jessica is a holder in due course as the latter acquires the check in good faith

and for value.b. Yes, Guianne is liable for the check because Jessica is a

holder in due course as the latter acquires the check without knowledge that a crossed check is issued for deposit only.c. No, Guianne is not liable for the check because Jessica is

not a holder in due course as the instrument involved is a

crossed check and was supposed to be for deposit only.d. No, Guianne is not liable because Jessica even if the latter

is a holder in due course.

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law

Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 137-138 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

6. Which of the following is not a real defense and, therefore, may not

be set up against a holder in due course?

a. incapacity as far as incapacitated person is concernb. acquisition of instrument for an illegal considerationc. want of delivery of incomplete instrumentd. forgery

(Source: The Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law, 2004 Edition, page 206 by Hector S. De Leon and Hector M. De Leon, Jr.)

7. Angelo draws a bill for P10,000.00 with Budoy as payee and

Xavier as drawee. Budoy indorses the bill to Cathy, who fails to give a

value

thereon. Cathy indorses the bill to Daniella who, on maturity date pay

the amount of P6,000.00 only. Five (5) days after such payment, Daniella learns that Cathy did not give value for the instrument.

Can Daniella be considered a holder in due course?

a. No, because when Cathy failed to give a consideration to Budoy the bill cease to become a negotiable instrument.b. No, because the instrument is already overdue when Daniella acquired the knowledge of the infirmity of the instrument.c. No, because Daniella is not a holder in due course.d. Yes, but limited to the amount of P6,000.00 or the amount Daniella paid before she had knowledge of the infirmity.

(Source: Section 54, Negotiable Instruments Law/Commentaries and

Jurisprudence on the Commercial Law of the Philippines, 1975 Edition, page 254 by Aguedo F. Agbayani)

8. Which of the following instrument is complete and regular upon its face?

a. a trade acceptance dated September 20, 2012 and payable on

December 20b. a promissory note with alteration, but the court, upon inspecting the same, found that the alteration was not apparentc. an accepted bill where no drawee is namedd. a check containing unmistakable evidence on its face that

it has been altered innocently

(Source: Chamberlain vs. Geer, 237 Pac. 719)

9. Which of the following statement is correct?

a. A claim of a holder in due course can still be defeated by the

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person primarily and secondarily liable if the latter has in its

favor personal and real defenses.b. A claim of a holder in due course cannot be defeated by a

real defense of forgery.c. Forgery cannot be raised against a holder in due course.d. A holder in due course is free from real defenses.

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law

Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 138 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

10. Alfo was indebted to Bugsy in the amount of P200,000.00. In

order to raise funds to pay his obligation, Alfo sold his old car to Chevy

forP200,000.00 on September 15, 2012. Alfo promised to deliver the

car to Chevy on October 15, 2012. However, Alfo convinced Chevy to immediately issue a check and to make the check payable to

Bugsy. Chevy was informed that the check will be issued to pay for the

loan of Alfo’s outstanding obligation to Bugsy. Hence, Chevy issued a

check in favor of Bugsy. The check was delivered to Bugsy through Alfo.

Bugsy and Chevy was not aware that at the time the car was sold to

Chevy, it was already destroyed by fire. Can Bugsy be considered a holder

indue course?

a. No, because fraud was largely a factor for the issuance of the check. b. No, because it is Alfo who is indebted to Bugsy and therefore the Bugsy should have inquire on the purpose for the issuance of the check upon acquiring the knowledge that Alfo is not drawer therein.c. Yes, because Bugsy is not a party to the contract of sale

entered into by Alfo and Chevy.d. Yes, because Bugsy acquires the instrument in good faith and for value and regular on its face and in good faith and for value.

(Source: Notes and Cases on Banking and Negotiable Instruments Law

Volume I, 2009 Edition, page 136 by Timoteo B. Aquino)

11. Mary issues a note to Pedro, the payee, without consideration.Pedro, also without consideration, indorses it Annie. But Annie, withvalue, indorses the note to Baby. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

a. Baby is deemed a holder for value not only as regard Annie but also as regards Mary and Pedro.b. Baby is deemed a holder for value only as regard Annie but not as regards Mary and Pedro.c. If Baby is a holder in due course, he may enforce payment for the full amount of the note against Mary, Pedro and Annie.d. If Baby is not a holder in due course, Mary can set up the defense of want of consideration.

(Source: The Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law, 2004 Edition, page 121 by Hector S. De Leon and Hector M. De Leon, Jr.)

12. Supposed Mary makes a promissory note for P1,000.00 to the order of Pedro. Pedro pledges the note to Annie to secure the

paymentof his debt of P800.00. The note is indorsed and delivered by Pedro

toAnnie. Which of the following statement is correct?

a. If Mary has defenses against Pedro, indorser, such as absence of consideration, Annie cannot collect on the note even if she

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is a holder in due course.b. If Mary has defenses against Pedro, indorser, such as absence of consideration, Annie can collect the full amount of P1,000.00 even if she is not a holder in due course.c. On maturity of the note, even if the debt of P800.00 is not yet due, Annie may recover the full amount of P1,000.00, holding the P200.00 for Pedro.d. On maturity date of the note, Annie may only recover to the extent of P800.00 which is also the extent of his lien.

(Source: The Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law, 2004 Edition, page 123 by Hector S. De Leon and Hector M. De Leon, Jr.)

13. Supposed Mary issues a note for P1,000.00 without placing hersignature and the name of the payee. Pedro stole the note, forged

thesignature of Mary and named himself the payee thereon. Pedro pledges the note to Annie, a holder in due course, to secure the payment of his debt of P800.00. The note is indorsed and delivered

byPedro to Annie. Can Annie may recover from the instrument?

a. Yes, Annie may recover P1,000.00 from Mary because she is a holder in due course.b. Yes, because Annie is a holder for value to the extent of P800.00 which is also the extent of his lien.c. No, because as against Mary, Annie acquired no right to enforce the instrument because forgery is a real defense and may be set up even against a holder in due course.d. No, because the signature of Mary is inoperative.

(Source: The Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law, 2004 Edition, page 128 by Hector S. De Leon and Hector M. De Leon, Jr.)

14. Reema purchased from Banco ng Filipino a cashier’s check forP800,000.00. The check was stolen from the Manager of Banco ng

Filipino to whom Reema entrusted the check for safekeeping. Investigation pointed to Amy as the culprit. Reema immediately demanded “stop-payment” order.

Ben, the holder of the check, when asked how he came to possess the check said that it was paid to him by Amy in a “certaintransaction” but refused to demonstrate further. Is Ben a holder in

due course?

a. No, because Ben refused to say how and why the check was passed to him by Amy.b. No, because from the moment the check was stolen, no one outside of Reema can be termed a holder in due course as the latter had not indorsed it in due course.c. Yes, because Ben acquired the check in good faith and for value.d. Yes, because Ben had no knowledge that the check was stolen by Amy.

(Source: Mesina vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, 145 SCRA 497)

15. Kathleen is induced through simple fraud committed by Denise to issue a promissory note in favor of the latter. Denise indorsed the note to Alva. Alva has noticed of the fraud but did not take part in it. Alva indorsed the note to Betty, a holder in due course.

Assuming Alva, with valuable consideration, reacquires the note from Betty. Can Alva enforce the note against Kathleen?

a. Yes, because Alva acquires the note Carla, a holder in due course.b. Yes, because Alva acquires the note in exchange for some valuable consideration. Thus, Alva acquires the status of a holder in due course.c. No, because Alva acquires the note in bad faith.d. No, because the act of Alva in negotiating the note to a

holder in due course in order to cut-off Kathleen’s defense upon

her reacquisition of the note may be considered fraud.

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(Source: The Philippine Negotiable Instruments Law, 2004 Edition, page 213 by Hector S. De Leon and Hector M. De Leon, Jr.)