Dhani signs a check "pay to the order of Eton" drawn on Dhani's account in Fidelity guaranty Bank and dates the check "May 1." Eton presents the check to the bank for payment on December 15. This is
A) an oversight.
B) an overdraft.
C) a certified check.
D) a stale check.

Question

Dhani signs a check "pay to the order of Eton" drawn on Dhani's account in Fidelity guaranty Bank and dates the check "May 1." Eton presents the check to the bank for payment on December 15. This is​
A) ​an oversight.
B) ​an overdraft.
C) ​a certified check.
D) ​a stale check.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A check is considered stale if it is presented for payment after six months from the date on the check. In this case, Eton presents the check on December 15, which is more than six months from the date written on the check (May 1), making it a stale check.

Dhani Signs a Check "Pay to the Order of Eton