The Bills of Exchange Act, 1882 (45 & 46 Vict., C. 61): An Act to Codify the Law Relating to Bills of Exchange, Cheques, and Promissory Notes : with Explanatory Notes and Index |
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... subsequently comes into the hands of a holder in due course the bill shall not be avoided thereby , but shall operate and be payable as if the date so inserted had been the true date . The law on the subject dealt with by this section ...
... subsequently comes into the hands of a holder in due course the bill shall not be avoided thereby , but shall operate and be payable as if the date so inserted had been the true date . The law on the subject dealt with by this section ...
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... in due course ; but if in an action on a bill it is admitted , or proved that the acceptance , issue , or subsequent negotiation of the bill is affected with fraud , duress , or force and fear , 18 Bills of Exchange Act , 1882 .
... in due course ; but if in an action on a bill it is admitted , or proved that the acceptance , issue , or subsequent negotiation of the bill is affected with fraud , duress , or force and fear , 18 Bills of Exchange Act , 1882 .
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... subsequent to the alleged fraud or illegality , value has in good faith been given for the bill . The fact that full money value had been given would be almost conclusive of good faith . Negotiation of Bills . bill . 31. ( 1. ) A bill ...
... subsequent to the alleged fraud or illegality , value has in good faith been given for the bill . The fact that full money value had been given would be almost conclusive of good faith . Negotiation of Bills . bill . 31. ( 1. ) A bill ...
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... subsequent indorsees take the bill with the same rights and subject to the same liabilities as the first indorsee under the restrictive indorsement . 36. ( 1. ) Where a bill is negotiable in its origin it continues to be negotiable ...
... subsequent indorsees take the bill with the same rights and subject to the same liabilities as the first indorsee under the restrictive indorsement . 36. ( 1. ) Where a bill is negotiable in its origin it continues to be negotiable ...
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... or an indorser has not expressly or impliedly authorised the holder to take a qualified acceptance , or does not subsequently assent thereto , such drawer or indorser is discharged from his liability on the bill Duties of the Holder . 27.
... or an indorser has not expressly or impliedly authorised the holder to take a qualified acceptance , or does not subsequently assent thereto , such drawer or indorser is discharged from his liability on the bill Duties of the Holder . 27.
Common terms and phrases
acceptance for honour accommodation bill adhesive stamp agent authorised authority bank note Bank of England Bank of Ireland banker bill is discharged bill is dishonoured bill is drawn bill of exchange bill or note bill payable cancelled cheque is crossed Companies Crossed Cheques day of grace deemed defined by sect delivery dishonoured by non-acceptance drawee or acceptor drawer and indorsers drawer or indorser due course duly stamped exchange or promissory excused FINSBURY foreign bill give notice given holder in due indorsement in blank INGLIS PALGRAVE inland bill instrument issue Joint-Stock Banks law merchant LONDON WALL maturity ment negotiable non-payment notary notice of dishonour overdue PARLIAMENT STREET payable on demand payee person presented for payment presentment for acceptance promissory note qualified acceptance restrictive indorsement Rules Scotland signature signed SONS LIMITED Stamp Act Stamp Duty suprà protest thereof thereto transfer United Kingdom valid Vict WATERLOW & SONS WINCHESTER STREET
Popular passages
Page 17 - That at the time it was negotiated to him he had no notice of any infirmity in the instrument or defect in the title of the person negotiating it.
Page 3 - A bill of exchange is an unconditional order in writing, addressed by one person to another, signed by the person giving it, requiring the person to whom it is addressed to pay on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time a sum certain in money to or to the order of a specified person, or to bearer.
Page 26 - Where a bill is addressed to two or more drawees who are not partners, presentment must be made to them all...
Page 59 - A negotiable promissory note within the meaning of this, act is an unconditional promise in writing made by one person to another signed by the maker engaging to pay on demand, or at a fixed or determined future time, a sum certain- in money to order, or to bearer.
Page 30 - Delay in Giving Notice — How Excused Delay in giving notice of dishonor is excused when the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct, or negligence.
Page 12 - But if any such instrument, after completion, is negotiated to a holder in due course, it is valid and effectual for all purposes in his hands, and he may enforce it as if it had been filled up strictly in accordance with the authority given and within a reasonable time.
Page 34 - Where a party has been adjudged a bankrupt or an insolvent, or has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, notice may be given either to the party himself or to his trustee or assignee.
Page 7 - On or at a fixed period after the occurrence of a specified event, which is certain to happen, though the time of happening be uncertain. An instrument payable upon a contingency is not negotiable, and the happening of the event does not cure the defect.
Page 51 - Where two or more parts of a set are negotiated to different holders in due course, the holder whose title first accrues is as between such holders the true owner of the bill. But nothing in this section affects the rights of a person who in due course accepts or pays the part first presented to him.
Page 15 - Where the instrument contains or a person adds to his signature words indicating that he signs for or on behalf of a principal, or in a representative capacity, he is not liable on the instrument if he was duly authorized; but the mere addition of words describing him as an agent, or as filling a representative character, without disclosing his principal, does not exempt him from personal liability.