Mrs. Dawson wrote a check to Kevin for $50 on New Year's Day for clearing the snow from her driveway on Christmas Eve. However, when Kevin tries to cash the check at Mrs. Dawson's bank, he is told that the check is stale. Which of the following is the most likely reason for Mrs. Dawson's check being dishonored by the bank?

• A. Mrs. Dawson had not identified Kevin as the payee while writing out the check.
• B. Mrs. Dawson had given Kevin a check which was dated over six months ahead of the date of issue.
• C. Mrs. Dawson had dated the check for the previous year instead of the current year.
• D. Mrs. Dawson did not have enough funds in her checking account.