Act Number: 26

Act Name: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Year: 1881

Enactment Date: 1881-12-09

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

Ministry: Ministry of Finance

Department: Department of Financial Services

Section 75A: Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment.
    1[75A. Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment--Delay in presentment 2[for acceptance or payment] is excused if the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct or negligence. When the cause of delay ceases to operate, presentment must be made within a reasonable time.]
Notes:
1. Ins. by Act 25 of 1920, s. 2.
2. Subs. by Act 12 of 1921, s. 3, for "for payment".
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