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... indorser who so indorses it , be deemed a bill payable on demand . 12. A bill is payable at a determinable future time within the meaning of this Act which is expressed to be payable- ( 1. ) At a fixed period after date or sight ; ( 2 ...
... indorser who so indorses it , be deemed a bill payable on demand . 12. A bill is payable at a determinable future time within the meaning of this Act which is expressed to be payable- ( 1. ) At a fixed period after date or sight ; ( 2 ...
Page 75
... indorser may insert therein Case of need . the name of a person to whom the holder may resort in case of need ; that is to say , in case the bill is dishonoured by non - acceptance or non - payment . Such person is called the referee in ...
... indorser may insert therein Case of need . the name of a person to whom the holder may resort in case of need ; that is to say , in case the bill is dishonoured by non - acceptance or non - payment . Such person is called the referee in ...
Page 76
Queensland. Optional stipulations by drawer or indorser . Definition and requisites of acceptance . Time for acceptance . General and qualified acceptances . Bills of Exchange Act . 17. The drawer of a bill , and any indorser , may ...
Queensland. Optional stipulations by drawer or indorser . Definition and requisites of acceptance . Time for acceptance . General and qualified acceptances . Bills of Exchange Act . 17. The drawer of a bill , and any indorser , may ...
Page 77
... indorser . ( 2. ) When a simple signature , on unstamped paper , or paper stamped with an adhesive stamp only , is delivered by the signer in order that it may be converted into a bill , it operates as a prima facie authority to fill it ...
... indorser . ( 2. ) When a simple signature , on unstamped paper , or paper stamped with an adhesive stamp only , is delivered by the signer in order that it may be converted into a bill , it operates as a prima facie authority to fill it ...
Page 78
... indorser of a bill unless it is competent to it so to do under the law for the time being in force relating to corporations . ( 2. ) Where a bill is drawn or indorsed by an infant , minor , or corporation having no capacity or power to ...
... indorser of a bill unless it is competent to it so to do under the law for the time being in force relating to corporations . ( 2. ) Where a bill is drawn or indorsed by an infant , minor , or corporation having no capacity or power to ...
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Page 72 - Perhaps the best definition of a bill of exchange yet conceived is that in the English Bills of Exchange Act, of 1882, which says: "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 77 - 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...
Page 79 - 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 77 - ... the delivery may be shown to have been conditional or for a special purpose only and not for the purpose of transferring the property in the instrument.
Page 79 - Where value has at any time been given for a bill the holder is deemed to be a holder for value as regards the acceptor and all parties to the bill who became parties prior to such time.
Page 137 - ... letter containing the same would be delivered in the ordinary course of post ; and, in proving the service of such notice, it shall be sufficient to prove that the Notice was properly addressed and put into the post.
Page 153 - An Act to facilitate the performance of the duties of justices of the peace out of sessions within England and Wales with respect to summary convictions and orders," inclusive of any Acts amending the same.
Page 72 - Holder" means the payee or indorsee of a bill or note, who is in possession of it, or the bearer thereof. "Indorsement" means an indorsement completed by delivery.
Page 86 - Except as herein otherwise provided, when a negotiable instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, notice of dishonor must be given to the drawer and to each indorser, and any drawer or indorser to whom such notice is not given is discharged.
Page 186 - Any exception, exemption, proviso, excuse, or qualification, whether it does or not accompany the description of the offence in this Act, may be proved by the defendant, but need not be specified or negatived...