Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Cashing checks

Is it illegal if someone cashes a check that is under that person's and another person's name without their signature? What if it's a spouses signature?


Asked on 6/18/08, 5:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Cashing checks

You could be charged with forgery and/or identity theft (as well as being civilly liable). If the bank cashes it without the other signature(s), both you and the bank could be civilly liable. That one of the payees is your spouse makes no difference.

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Answered on 6/18/08, 6:39 pm


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