Section 4-4-201(a) states that a collecting bank “is an agen…
Section 4-4-201(a) states that a collecting bank “is an agent or sub-agent of the owner of the item.” Further, the statute states, “This provision applies regardless of the form of indorsement or lack of indorsement. . . .” A check payable to a party and deposited in that party’s account makes the party the “owner” of the check under the UCC. The bank is in ________________________ of the check.