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Direction: Read the case carefully and answer the question with legal basis.
On June 1, Patrick went to Raymond’s house and asked if he could lend him P100,000
payable on July 1, 2013. As evidence of this loan, Raymond required Patrick to issue a check to
which Patrick complied. Check No. 123456 was issued on July 12, 2013.
Raymond demanded payment but Patrick refused. Raymond deposited on his account
but after three (3) days check was returned to him – “ACCOUNT CLOSED”.
On July 15, 2013, Raymond initiated a criminal complaint against Patrick before the
Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Dagupan.
Can Patrick be held liable in violation of Sec. 1 of BP Blg 22 for his nonpayment of
obligation?