Although a drawer has stopped payment on a check, the drawer still may be held liable on the check unless the drawer has a defense that will defeat the holder in a lawsuit.

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Stopping payment on a check does not automatically release the drawer from liability. The holder of the check can still take legal action against the drawer and the drawer must have a defense to defeat the lawsuit.

Although a Drawer Has Stopped Payment on a Check, the Drawer