Question

To pay for investment advice from financial consultants Smith and Jones, Tony signs a check payable to "Smith or Jones." A proper indorsement of the check is: a.not possible. b."Smith" and "Jones" only. c."Smith" only, or "Jones" only, but not "Smith" and "Jones." d."Smith" only, or "Jones" only, or "Smith" and "Jones."

Answer 1

Answer:

to Smith only, or Jones only, or Smith and Jones

Explanation:

In this specific scenario, a proper indorsement of the check would be to Smith only, or Jones only, or Smith and Jones. That is because a check needs to be as specific as possible and cannot have various options. The check needs to be made to a single specific individual and if it is for more than one individual then both need to be included as a requirement (and). Making it so that both recipients must cash the check together for it to be accepted.