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What is a check signed by someone without the authority to do so?
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A check signed by someone who is not authorized to sign it is a forged check.
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What is a blank check?
A blank check is a signed check used to draw money from a bank account containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, or a grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money.
If seller accepts check and cashes check for purchase of a house is this binding?
In the United States, all contracts for real property must be in writing to be legal. Different states have other provisions. If the seller cashed a check without any signed paperwork attached, it may not be binding. If the seller cashed the check and there was signed paperwork, and it was legal under the laws of that area, it probably was binding.
Does a cashiers check have to be signed by the sender in order for it to be cashed by the seller?
Yes, the cashier's check needs to be signed by the sender. In some cases, the bank signs the check but this is rare.
How do you cash a check someone has signed over to you without depositing in my bank account?
Have them either just endorse it (sign the back) with just their name or have them write "Pay to the Order of Name" and sign it. Either way, you now also sign it and bring it to either your bank or the bank it was drawn from to get cash for it.
Your wife took your checks and wrote checks to herself is this legal?
If they were unused checks and you had not signed them, then it is definitely Illegal. Using another persons check without his/her signature and permission is an illegal activity. Even if it is the spouse using your check.
What are the legal responsibilities forgeries and material alterations?
A forged check is one that is signed by someone other than the drawer without authority and a material aleteration occurs when someone changes a check you wrote.
What is an endorsed check?
An endorsed check is a check that was written to someone without a checking account, or someone who could not deposit the check, that has been signed by that person so that someone else can deposit it for them.
Which endorsement of a check is signed by the person it is made out to but has instructions to pay the check to someone else?
Full Endorsement
Can someone cash a check if its not made out to them?
Generally no unless the original payee has signed the check over to another person.
How can you find out if someone has a license to handle propane?
Check with the authority in that state that issues the license.
What is a blank check?
A blank check is a signed check used to draw money from a bank account containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, or a grant of complete authority to spend an unlimited amount of money.
Can someone else deposit a check made out to you?
A check that is made out to someone else can be deposited into your account if the person has signed the check. Check with your bank because many banks require that the person, who's name is on the check, be present during the deposit.
Can you deposit a check made out someone else?
A check that is made out to someone else can be deposited into your account if the person has signed the check. Check with your bank because many banks require that the person, who's name is on the check, be present during the deposit.
Is it legal for police to check your mobile phone data without you knowing?
Yes, but they need a warrant signed by a judge, unless someone who has access to your data (like a spouse, etc.) hands it over to them voluntarily.
Can a wife pick up her husband paycheck without his consent?
No. Some employers and individuals may follow very casual customs and practices regarding that issue. However, if an employer handed over a husband's pay check to his wife without his permission, it would find itself liable for replacing it.In order to legally collect her husband's pay check a wife (and employer) would need a signed consent, or a valid Power of Attorney, signed by her husband, granting her that authority
If someone gives you a check that is typed out but signed by a person is this still a felony?
This is legal as long as the person cashing/depositing the check is the payee and it is signed by the owner of the bank account or an authorized signer on the account. It doesn't matter who writes out the check, it matters who signs it.
Can someone else deposit your check into your account?
If the name on the check matches the name on the account, and if the check is signed on the back, then just about anyone can deposit the check. Withdrawing the funds requires ID, though.
