A person presenting a check asserts by law that he is the legitimate owner of the check, that the check has not been altered in any way and the presenter has no reason to believe that the drawee's signature is forged.

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Presenting a check implies a warranty that the presenter is entitled to enforce the check or is authorized to obtain payment on behalf of a person who is entitled, that the check has not been altered, and that the presenter has no knowledge of any forgery of the signature of the drawer. This is based on the principles of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in the United States, which governs commercial transactions including checks.

A Person Presenting a Check Asserts by Law That He