P has rendered construction services for M. M is currently illiquid due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, M issued a negotiable promissory note in favor of P for the amount of his payable to M. P then endorsed it to A, who knows about the transaction between M and P, then A endorsed it to B, who also knows about the said transaction. Can B seek payment fom M? YES OR NO?

P has rendered construction services for M. M is currently illiquid due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, M issued a negotiable promissory note in favor of P for the amount of his payable to M. P then endorsed it to A, who knows about the transaction between M and P, then A endorsed it to B, who also knows about the said transaction. Can B seek payment fom M? YES OR NO?

SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020

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Author:Maloney

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Chapter26: Tax Practice And Ethics

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