Plaintiff, the insurer/subrogee of one of defendant's depositors, was entitled to summary judgment here pursuant to UCC 4-401 (1), which holds defendant bank strictly liable for payment of checks not "properly payable," i.e., bearing forged signatures (Putnam Rolling Ladder Co. v Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co.,
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