Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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A check that a bank draws on its own funds and is signed by a responsible bank official is called

A

cashier’s check

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The bank or other financial institution in which a depositor has money on account and which is ordered to comply with the depositor’s order to pay is called the ______; the depositor who has signed the order to pay is called the _____; and the party who is instructed to receive payment on the order to pay is called the _______.

A

drawee, drawer, payee

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3
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Notes, checks, and other commercial paper which may be transferred to another party through the act of endorsement are called

A

negotiable

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4
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Writing “John Doe” on the back of a check is an example of a _______; and writing “For Deposit Only, John Doe” is an example of______.

A

blank endorsement, restrictive endorsement

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5
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Which of the following is not a type of endorsement?

  • blank endorsement
  • warrantied endorsement
  • qualified endorsement
  • special endorsement
A

warrantied endorsement

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The bank or other financial institution in which a depositor has money and which is ordered to make payment from the depositor’s account to a named party is called the____

A

drawee

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The party who is directed to receive payment on a promissory note is called the

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payee

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The party who signs a check or bank draft ordering payment to be made from funds which she/he has on deposit at a financial institution is called the

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drawer

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The party who executes the promissory note and who promises to pay the borrowed money is referred to as the

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maker

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The party who, as holder, payee, or bearer, signs ones name on the back of a negotiable instrument is called a/an

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endorser

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11
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A draft drawn on a bank and payable on demand

A

check

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12
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The signature of the payee or other holder on the back of a check is called a/an

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endorsement

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13
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Notes, checks, and other commercial paper which may be transferred to another party through endorsement are called

A

negotiable

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14
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The most important statute in the area of business law is the

A

Uniform Commercial Code

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15
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A person in possession of commercial paper who is also known as an “innocent purchaser” is called a/an

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holder in due course

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16
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A contract which is formed between consignor and a carrier is called

A

bill of lading

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17
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An endorsement that said “For Deposit Only” would be an example of a/an ________ endorsement.

A

restrictive

18
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A written order where one party instructs another party to pay a third party a certain sum in money from the account of the first party upon demand or at a definite time is called a

19
Q

A written promise made by a person or business to pay a certain sum in money to another party at a specified or determinable period of time is called a

A

promissory note

20
Q

Which of the following is not considered a draft?

  • traveler’s check
  • certified check
  • certificate of deposit
  • voucher check
A

certificate of deposit

21
Q

An unconditional written order or promise to pay money is one classification of

A

commercial paper

22
Q

A bailment which benefits only one of the parties is called

A

sole benefit bailment

23
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In a bailment relationship, the party who has title to the goods, but not possession, is called the

24
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A bailment relationship which benefits both parties involved is called a/an

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mutual bailment

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The transfer of possession, but not title, of personal property from one party to another on the condition that the identical property will be returned is called a/an
bailment
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In a bailment, the party who has possession but not title is called
bailee
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE of bailed goods? - bailee can sell the goods - bailee must take reasonable care of the goods - bailee must return the goods to bailor - bailor retains title to the goods
bailee can sell the goods
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A contract which is formed between a consignor and a shipper is called a/an
bill of lading
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The funeral director who receives photographs from a family is the
bailee
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A person who transports goods or persons for a fee, and can be selective as to their customer is what kind of carrier?
private
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A carrier that transports goods or persons for a fee for all who apply for the services, and without discrimination, is what type of carrier?
common
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A person who transports goods or persons for a fee only under special instances and arrangements is called a _______ carrier.
private
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A funeral home is best categorized as being what type of carrier?
private carrier
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When a bailment relationship benefits only the person who has title but NOT physical possession of the property involved, this is a bailment for the sole benefit of the
bailor
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A bailment relationship which benefits both parties involved is called a/an
mutual bailment
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The generic term for one who is engaged in the business of transporting goods, persons, or both, for a fee, is the definition of
carrier
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In a bailment relationship, the party who has title to the goods, but NOT possession, is called the
bailor
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You have just finalized arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Smith. Mrs. Smith is going to pay for a portion of the funeral by signing over the proceeds of a life insurance policy to the funeral home. For the balance not covered by the insurance funds she is going to write a check from her bank account payable to the funeral home. In relation to the check Mrs. Smith is the:
drawer
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In relation to the check the funeral home would be the
payee
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In relation to the check the bank is the
drawee