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

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A stale check is a check that is presented for payment six or more months after the date on the check. In this case, Etan presented the check for payment seven months after the date it was written, making it a stale check. The bank may refuse to honor the check or may require Dhani to issue a new one.

Dhani Signs a Check "Pay to the Order of Etan