Amount stated in words prevails when figures conflict; the textual amount governs the payment obligation on a negotiable instrument. When a negotiable instrument states different amounts in figures and in words, the amount expressed in words governs the payment obligation, applying to the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid and resolving inconsistencies between numeric and textual representations.
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Amount stated in words prevails when figures conflict; the textual amount governs the payment obligation on a negotiable instrument.
When a negotiable instrument states different amounts in figures and in words, the amount expressed in words governs the payment obligation, applying to the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid and resolving inconsistencies between numeric and textual representations.
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