Marty Sandidge wrote a check payable to "Charles Saxon" when the payee's real name was spelled "Charles Saxton." In order to obtain payment, Charles:
A) must have Marty void the check and rewrite another check with Charles's name spelled correctly.
B) must sign only "Charles Saxon" since that was the name on check.
C) may be required by a person taking the instrument for value to sign both "Charles Saxon" and the correct spelling of his name.
D) must sign only his real name with the correct spelling or he will be liable for forgery.

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C) may be required by a person taking the instrument for value to sign both "Charles Saxon" and the correct spelling of his name. This is to verify the identity of the payee despite the misspelling on the check.

Marty Sandidge Wrote a Check Payable to "Charles Saxon" When