Section 57

Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

  • Act 26 of 1881
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Financial Services
About this Act

An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.

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    The legal representative of a deceased person cannot negotiate by delivery only a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable to order and indorsed by the deceased but not delivered.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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