I sent a check to my sister, but forgot to put my signature on it. I told her to sign it with my name and cash it, but she refuses to saying it is forgery and constitutes a federal crime. I figure as long as the intent is not to defraud and she has my permission, it isn't. And, even if it is, who would press charges? It's a trifling amount of money and I gave her permission. Thanks for answers.
2007-05-08 08:29:07 · 7 answers · asked by fetzkom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is against several laws for someone to forge anothers signature anywhere - especially on a check.
Just send her another one and remember to sign it this time.
The only way someone else can sign your personal check is if you have given that person Power of Attorney....and that is a legal procedure that is supported by a notarized document.
2007-05-08 08:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No such banana as authorizing someone to sign on your behalf, especially in this case. If the bank finds out that your sister forged your check, she could get in trouble.
The specific state of mind for forgery does not require an intent to steal, only an intent to fool people. The person must have intended that other people regard something false as genuine.
Maybe you really didn't want to give her the money thats why you forgot to sign it. ; ) **
2007-05-08 08:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by ★Spotter★ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While it may not technically be forgery with your permission, the bank could bounce it if they notice that it's not your signature on the check.
Lacking proof of your authorization to sign your name to the check -- Power of Attorney in this case -- your sister is correct in refusing to sign your name to the check. Just send her a new check and ask her to return the unsigned one.
2007-05-08 08:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me?1 It's not your signature, right? It's your sister signing a check saying that you signed it and it's your signature. It's forgery.
If you have any questions about this matter, you should call you local bank and ask them.
2007-05-08 08:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by msbluemd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only way to accomplish what you are describing is to create a power of attorney in favor of your sister. Then she can sign your check under the authority of the power of attorney. However, if the check is already made out in her name, it will still look fishy. Your power of attorney will have to perfectly describe the limited situation to which you are granting the authority. If it is not made out yet, then you can have her write the check to cash and sign on your behalf under the power of attorney.
Your sister is correct to balk at your request. These things must be done in proper order or people can get into trouble.
2007-05-08 09:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She could probably submit it without the signature and have it honored - signatures are validated usually only when there is a claim of forgery regarding the check.
2007-05-08 08:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by Ben 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-11-26 19:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋