The Bankers' Magazine, and Journal of the Money MarketRichard Groombridge, 1882 - Banks and banking |
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... of a bill has committed an act of bankruptcy before it matures , the holder may cause the bill to be protested for beiter security against the drawer and endorsers . A bill must be protested at the place where it is dishonoured .
... of a bill has committed an act of bankruptcy before it matures , the holder may cause the bill to be protested for beiter security against the drawer and endorsers . A bill must be protested at the place where it is dishonoured .
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