In case a negotiable instrument is only partially filled in and signed before delivery:
A) the maker or drawer is liable if the blanks are filled in contrary to instructions.
B) the original payee can claim the unauthorized amount from the maker.
C) the maker is liable to a holder for any amount filled in the blanks.
D) the maker is liable to a holder in due course for any amount without authorization.

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A maker is liable to a holder in due course for any amount filled in the blanks, even if it was done without authorization, as long as the holder in due course was not aware of the lack of authorization.

In Case a Negotiable Instrument Is Only Partially Filled in and Signed