My bank cut a cashiers check to the seller of a car with his last name slightly mispelled. Can he cash it?
89548
Probably.  He could endorse it with the right spelling and the wrong spelling.  His bank will probably allow him to cash it.
624445
If it's not too late, see if you can stop payment on the check that you wrote (if you wrote one already).\n\nAlso, go to the bank and explain the situation; if you deposited it in good faith, you shouldn't get into trouble
645749
Did you know that giving someone a bad check for payment of goods/services is a fradulent act....fraud is a criminal offence. Depending on how malicious you feel, you could "sic" the police on her by filing a report with the local police. Since you probably want to get your money, a demand letter stating your intent to file a complaint with the local police for "passing bad checks" if payment is not made in cash or toher certified funds, may actually do the trick.
438565
You are asking two different questions.\n1-) If you are one of the individuals listed on the check, your best option is to deposit de check into a bank account(savings or checking) and let it clear and then withdraw the money.\n2-) If you are not listed on the check, then you are the third person and you can only cash the check by having it endorsed (signed by the owners) and by you. The rules varies by bank, but usually the bank will only allow you to deposit a third person check and withdraw later.
838552
Not viable or legal but you could try taking it out on his hide, ie: destructive measure to get what you want. If you're not willing to do that, try the police. Writing a check you don't have the money for = Fraud. Go for it. It might be just as fun if not more fun than the damaging him part. Just kidding, take it to court.
43266
If they claim they never received it, the first thing I would do is stop payment on that check, then send a second one. \n\nI don't think there are any laws against them cashing both checks. But, you can always sue them to try and get the money back, but then you are talking about legal fees and attorney fees, and so on. Depending on the amount of the check, it just may not be worth it.
792293
You need a lawyer.  Best place to start is to check the Yellow Pages for attorneys that give free initial consultations.  Sounds to me like you have a legitimate case, and a lawyer can request the name of the individual who cashed your check for you.  If the bank refuses, it's possible that the laws of your state will allow you to have a judge order the bank to release that person's name.  Even if the police refuse to charge this person with forgery and bank fraud, you can still file a civil case against this person for the amount of the check plus court/attorney fees and any inconveniences you suffered as a result.
899786
We had a similar problem The bank will follow through as they will want there money back also. The best thing is to protect your details I dont deal with anyone that does paper transactions anymore as Our details were taken from a carbon in th rubish of a chineese Resturant so if there machine isnt working we go elsewhere.
619723
Nope.  They have to be sure you didnt cash it.\nYour friend really needs to pursue the issue since he wrote the check.
91833
The bank will not be able to automatically read your check, so they will have to key it in by hand. If all your checks are like this, they will probably be calling you and telling you to stop it because it is slowing them down.
291639
This individual might not know he is supposed get it recorded. She should never have accepted cash but instead a cashiers check but now that she did, her proofs of the sale are the following:\n\n1. He deposit record of the money being put into her bank.\n2. Rent or other proof of receipts showing she lives elsewhere.\n3. Send a certified letter to the house, require a signature. This will show who signed for it and give just a bit more proof he is there instead of her.\n5. Get a neighbor to sign an affidavit that she no longer lives there. An eye witness account.\n6. There is a thing called a deed in lieu. I have a copy if you need it. You send it to him and it requires he put the house in his name. I am not sure but you might be able to get a standard form for it online or at Staples.\n7. Most importantly, the utility bills would show proof of who is living there, at least who is paying.\n\nFirst step is to contact the new owner and tell them they have to put the deed in their name and they need to pay the past due bills. If they refuse, this could be your chance to have them charged with defrauding an elderly person! What they have done could be a crime where you live. So, your second step, if they don't comply, is to either retain a lawyer or go to the cops. \n\nWhat ever happens, your mother in law should be ok because even though there is no receipt, no court in this land would hold her liable.\n\nGood Luck and let me know by following the links to my 360 to send request for the deed in lieu.
693544
If they have legal claim on the car...YES. If your loan was based upon the security of your car, the bank has legal title. It might have to go to court to be resolved, but in the end, I think the justice system will give the legal title to whomever has legal claim.
1185286
They are right. You cannot stop payment on a check unless you believe that check was stolen or that the person that you wrote the check to has defrauded you.
585122
Those are separate issues unrelated to each other.\n\nWhen you write a check, you certify that funds are on deposit at the bank to make good on that check.  There should have been money in the account when he signed the check.  If there was not, he committed a crime.  It does not matter what the purpose of the check was.  \n\nThe only exception to this would be if it were written for an illegal purpose (paying a hired killer, or for illegal drugs) or if it were written under duress (such as if someone were holding a gun to your head or holding a family member for ransom.)\n\nLosing your job is not a defense to writing a bad check and will not get you off the hook for doing so.\n\nIf you do not make good on the check immediately, you could be charged with a crime.  Depending upon the amount of the check, this could even be a felony.  \n\nYou need to contact an attorney immediately.
452349
No, but I would call the bank and see if they have the funds to cash it and if they do take it right then and get it cashed.
409049
It's probably a marketing scam!  Watch out!\n\nLook very carefully at the back of the check.  You will see wording to the effect that if you cash the check, you are agreeing to something. \n\nThey use this method to con people into signing memberships or other nonsense.  Look the check over VERY carefully.
885197
No not any bank.\nTry to cash the check at the bank the check is drawn off. If not then try...\n1. a Check cashing company\n2. Local grocery store\n3. Ask mom or dad to cash it at their bank\n\nIn any case make sure you have VALID ID.