Which of the following is true under the Uniform Commercial Code regarding the liability of a principal to an agent if the agent enters into a contract that is a negotiable instrument?
A)The principal is liable to the same extent as if no negotiable instrument were involved because the negotiable instrument has no effect on the principal's liability.
B)The principal cannot be held liable unless the principal's name is on the instrument.
C)The principal cannot be held liable unless the agent's signature indicates that it was made in a representative capacity.
D)The principal cannot be held liable unless the principal's name is on the instrument or the agent's signature indicates that it was made in a representative capacity.
E)The principal cannot be held liable unless the principal's name is on the instrument,the agent's signature indicates that it was made in a representative capacity,or the agent has been adjudicated insolvent.

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The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)governs negotiable instruments and states that a principal cannot be liable for a negotiable instrument if his or her name is not on the instrument or if the agent's signature does not indicate that the agreement was made in a representative capacity.

Which of the Following Is True Under the Uniform Commercial