WAEC Commerce 1995 Question 2

Question 2

Purchase and Sale of Goods

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument?

  1. A.Share certificate
  2. B.Cheque
  3. C.Bill of Exchange
  4. D.Dividend warrant
  5. E.Debenture
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Share certificate)

Explanation

Cheques, bills of exchange, dividend warrants and bearer debentures can be transferred by delivery or endorsement; a share certificate cannot – shares are transferred by a transfer form.