Legal Question in Consumer Law in Missouri

Writing two different amounts on a check

If you write one amount in the numeral box and a different amount on the dollar amount line is this a legal check that can be cashed or used for payment?


Asked on 5/09/08, 11:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Re: Writing two different amounts on a check

Generally the amount written in script supercedes the incorrect numerals. As long as everything else is correct, it mayh be passed as a negotiable instrument

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Answered on 5/10/08, 4:43 pm


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