Question

Bob writes a check to cash for $1000 to pay a bill from Acme. He then finds out that Acme breached the contract so he decides he will not pay them and puts a stop payment on the check. However, the check is stolen by Theron Thief (and Bob was not negligent) who then gives it to his landlord, Larry Landlord, who Theron already owes $1000. If Larry does not know about the theft or any problems with the instrument, what is the status of Larry:

Answer 1

Answer:

Holder in due course

Explanation:

A holder in due course arise when someone accepted the negotiable instrument for exchange in the value without any kind of reason. In this, there is a right for claim the value of an instrument that oppose to the orginator and the intermediate holders

So as per the given situation, Lary is holder in due case as he is holding the check in the good faith also he is not aware of the last theft