[Solved] Mr. D owes Mr. Y P10, 000. On the due date, Mr. X offers a check in payment of the obligation.

Q.	Mr. D owes Mr. Y P10, 000. On the due date, Mr. X offers a check in payment of the obligation.
A.	The receipt of the check by Mr. Y extinguishes the obligation if the check is a certified one because it is as good as cash.
B.	The receipt is not equivalent to automatic payment if the check is not a certified check.
C.	Mr. Y has no reason to refuse the check if it’s fully funded as certified to by the bank.
D.	Mr. Y cannot be compelled to accept the check.
Answer» D. Mr. Y cannot be compelled to accept the check.

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