Cecilia made a check out to Gideon for $15 . Gideon fraudulently changed the check to read $150, and cashed it at Corner Bank. Is Cecilia discharged from liability on the check?

a. Yes, Cecilia owes nothing on the check because alteration of a check is a real defense and real defenses are good even against holders in due course.
b. No, Cecilia pays $150 because of the impostor rule.
c. No, Cecilia pays $150 because she in not an indorser or accommodation party.
d. Yes, Cecilia owes nothing unless Corner Bank is a holder in due course in which case she owes the original $15.


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