If they passed the check to you in payment AND they KNEW the account was no good they committed "fraud." You should report it to the police, they can be charged with passing bad checks (or whatever the law of your state call it).
No, the account is closed.
It either bounces or doesn't go through.
Yes
Whoever wrote the check is responsible for the amount of the check, penalties, and all legal consequences.
Then you are commiting a crime known as check kiting.
Not legally.
Your friend should phone, or visit, her bank branch. Only they can say why the supplier thinks that the account is closed.
You may be fined by the bank for writing a check on a non-existent account. Plus, the person to whom you gave the check can sue you for the money and for which you can be arrested and jailed. Writing a check on a closed account is illegal and you can be jailed for the same.
No you cannot.
go to the bank and ask
That person that cashed it can be charged for fraud. You must contact the bank concerning this.
Writing a check on a closed bank account in Michigan is considered a felony offense. A person may be sentenced to up to 2 years in prison and/or $500 in fines.